T61.93
Non-billableToxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault
Toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault
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 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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault is T61.93. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault". T61.93 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T61.93 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T61.93 represents "Toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault". 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 T61.93 a billable code?
No, T61.93 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T61.93.
What chapter is T61.93 in?
T61.93 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T61.93?
T61.93 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 T61.93?
T61.93 has 3 child codes, including: T61.93XA (Toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault, init encntr), T61.93XD (Toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault, subs encntr), T61.93XS (Toxic effect of unspecified seafood, assault, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T61.93?
Yes, when using T61.93 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 T61.93?
T61.93 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2885208. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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