T59.81
Non-billableToxic effect of smoke
Toxic effect of smoke
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Smoke inhalation
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- aerosol propellants
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- toxic effect of cigarette (tobacco) smoke (T65.22-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
- code(s):
- for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70)
- personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821)
- to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- INHAL INJ SMOKEC0037367
- INJ SMOKE INHALC0037367
- Inhalation Injuries, SmokeC0037367
- Inhalation Injury, SmokeC0037367
- Injuries, Smoke InhalationC0037367
- Injury, Smoke InhalationC0037367
- SMOKE INHAL INJC0037367
- Smoke InhalationC0037367
- Smoke Inhalation InjuriesC0037367
- Smoke Inhalation InjuryC0037367
- Smoke inhalationC0037367
- Smoke inhalation injuryC0037367
- Smoke inhalation injury (disorder)C0037367
- inhalation smokeC0037367
- smoke inhalationC0037367
- smoke inhalation injuriesC0037367
- smoke inhalation injuryC0037367
- Poisoning caused by smokeC2884956
- Poisoning caused by smoke (disorder)C2884956
- Toxic effect of smokeC2884956
- Toxic effect of smoke NOSC2884956
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T59.81?
ICD-10-CM code T59.81 represents "Toxic effect of smoke". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T59.81 a billable code?
No, T59.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under T59.81.
What chapter is T59.81 in?
T59.81 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T59.81?
T59.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under T59.81?
T59.81 has 4 child codes, including: T59.811 (Toxic effect of smoke, accidental (unintentional)), T59.812 (Toxic effect of smoke, intentional self-harm), T59.813 (Toxic effect of smoke, assault), T59.814 (Toxic effect of smoke, undetermined).
Are additional codes required with T59.81?
Yes, when using T59.81 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code(s):; for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70); personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821); to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T59.81?
T59.81 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0037367, C2884956. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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