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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •birth traumaP10-P15
- •obstetric traumaO70-O71
- •contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substancesZ77
- allergic reaction to food, such as:
- •anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reactionT78.0
- •bacterial foodborne intoxicationsA05
- •dermatitis, ,L23.6, L25.4, L27.2
- •food protein-induced enterocolitis syndromeK52.21
- •food protein-induced enteropathyK52.22
- •gastroenteritis (noninfective)K52.29
- •toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxinsT64
- •toxic effect of cyanidesT65.0
- •toxic effect of harmful algae bloomT65.82
- •toxic effect of hydrogen cyanideT57.3
- •toxic effect of mercuryT56.1
- •toxic effect of red tideT65.82
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7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood is T61. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood". T61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T61 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T61 represents “Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and 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, also report: 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.
How does T61 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T61?
T61 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE61 (Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified).
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