T63.9
Non-billableToxic effect of contact with unspecified venomous animal
Toxic effect of contact with unspecified venomous animal
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 (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T63.9?
ICD-10-CM code T63.9 represents "Toxic effect of contact with unspecified venomous animal". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T63.9 a billable code?
No, T63.9 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 T63.9.
What chapter is T63.9 in?
T63.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T63.9?
T63.9 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 T63.9?
T63.9 has 4 child codes, including: T63.91 (Toxic effect of contact w unsp venomous animal, accidental), T63.92 (Toxic effect of contact w unsp venomous animal, self-harm), T63.93 (Toxic effect of contact with unsp venomous animal, assault), T63.94 (Toxic effect of contact w unsp venomous animal, undetermined).
Are additional codes required with T63.9?
Yes, when using T63.9 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 T63.9?
T63.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496111. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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