T61
Non-billableToxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
T51-T65
Child Codes
5
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- birth trauma (P10-P15)
- obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
- contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-)
- allergic reaction to food, such as:
- anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-)
- bacterial foodborne intoxications (A05.-)
- dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2)
- food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (K52.21)
- food protein-induced enteropathy (K52.22)
- gastroenteritis (noninfective) (K52.29)
- toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxins (T64)
- toxic effect of cyanides (T65.0-)
- toxic effect of harmful algae bloom (T65.82-)
- toxic effect of hydrogen cyanide (T57.3-)
- toxic effect of mercury (T56.1-)
- toxic effect of red tide (T65.82-)
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.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T61?
ICD-10-CM code T61 represents "Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T61 a billable code?
No, T61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under T61.
What chapter is T61 in?
T61 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T61?
T61 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 13 more.
What are the subcategories under T61?
T61 has 5 child codes, including: T61.0 (Ciguatera fish poisoning), T61.1 (Scombroid fish poisoning), T61.7 (Other fish and shellfish poisoning), T61.8 (Toxic effect of other seafood), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with T61?
Yes, when using T61 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 T61?
T61 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496106. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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