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T63.2X

Non-billable

Toxic effect of venom of scorpion

Toxic effect of venom of scorpion

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

Parent Code

T63.2

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • bite or touch of venomous animal
  • pricked or stuck by thorn or leaf

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.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

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)

T63.2X1

Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, accidental

T63.2X2

Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, intentional self-harm

T63.2X3

Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, assault

T63.2X4

Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, undetermined

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of venom of scorpion?

The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of venom of scorpion is T63.2X. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of venom of scorpion". T63.2X is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T63.2X mean?

ICD-10-CM code T63.2X represents "Toxic effect of venom of scorpion". 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 T63.2X a billable code?

No, T63.2X 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 T63.2X.

What chapter is T63.2X in?

T63.2X is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T63.2X?

T63.2X 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.-).

What are the subcategories under T63.2X?

T63.2X has 4 child codes, including: T63.2X1 (Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, accidental), T63.2X2 (Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, intentional self-harm), T63.2X3 (Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, assault), T63.2X4 (Toxic effect of venom of scorpion, undetermined).

Are additional codes required with T63.2X?

Yes, when using T63.2X 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 T63.2X?

T63.2X is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0413114. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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