T63.893
Non-billableToxic effect of contact with other venomous animals, assault
Toxic effect of contact with other venomous animals, assault
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of contact with other venomous animals, assault?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of contact with other venomous animals, assault is T63.893. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of contact with other venomous animals, assault". T63.893 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T63.893 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T63.893 represents "Toxic effect of contact with other venomous animals, 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 T63.893 a billable code?
No, T63.893 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 T63.893.
What chapter is T63.893 in?
T63.893 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T63.893?
T63.893 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 T63.893?
T63.893 has 3 child codes, including: T63.893A (Toxic effect of contact w oth venom animals, assault, init), T63.893D (Toxic effect of contact w oth venom animals, assault, subs), T63.893S (Toxic effect of contact w oth venom animals, asslt, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T63.893?
Yes, when using T63.893 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 T63.893?
T63.893 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2885920. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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