T64

Non-billable

Toxic effect of aflatoxin and oth mycotoxin food contamnt

Toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxin food contaminants

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

Child Codes

2

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.-)

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.-)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T64?

ICD-10-CM code T64 represents "Toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxin food contaminants". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T64 a billable code?

No, T64 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under T64.

What chapter is T64 in?

T64 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T64?

T64 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 T64?

T64 has 2 child codes, including: T64.0 (Toxic effect of aflatoxin), T64.8 (Toxic effect of other mycotoxin food contaminants).

Are additional codes required with T64?

Yes, when using T64 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 T64?

T64 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161732. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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