T63.46
Non-billableToxic effect of venom of wasps
Toxic effect of venom of wasps
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
- Toxic effect of yellow jacket
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)
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.-)
- code, if applicable, for anaphylactic shock (T78.2)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of venom of wasps?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of venom of wasps is T63.46. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of venom of wasps". T63.46 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T63.46 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T63.46 represents "Toxic effect of venom of wasps". 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 T63.46 a billable code?
No, T63.46 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 T63.46.
What chapter is T63.46 in?
T63.46 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T63.46?
T63.46 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 T63.46?
T63.46 has 4 child codes, including: T63.461 (Toxic effect of venom of wasps, accidental (unintentional)), T63.462 (Toxic effect of venom of wasps, intentional self-harm), T63.463 (Toxic effect of venom of wasps, assault), T63.464 (Toxic effect of venom of wasps, undetermined).
Are additional codes required with T63.46?
Yes, when using T63.46 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.-); code, if applicable, for anaphylactic shock (T78.2).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T63.46?
T63.46 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2885689, C2885688. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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