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T65.6X

Non-billable

Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified

Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified

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

T65.6

Child Codes

4

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.-)

Child Codes (4)

T65.6X1

Toxic effect of paints and dyes, NEC, accidental

T65.6X2

Toxic effect of paints and dyes, NEC, intentional self-harm

T65.6X3

Toxic effect of paints and dyes, NEC, assault

T65.6X4

Toxic effect of paints and dyes, NEC, undetermined

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified?

The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified is T65.6X. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified". T65.6X is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T65.6X mean?

ICD-10-CM code T65.6X represents "Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified". 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 T65.6X a billable code?

No, T65.6X 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 T65.6X.

What chapter is T65.6X in?

T65.6X is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T65.6X?

T65.6X 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 T65.6X?

T65.6X has 4 child codes, including: T65.6X1 (Toxic effect of paints and dyes, NEC, accidental), T65.6X2 (Toxic effect of paints and dyes, NEC, intentional self-harm), T65.6X3 (Toxic effect of paints and dyes, NEC, assault), T65.6X4 (Toxic effect of paints and dyes, NEC, undetermined).

Are additional codes required with T65.6X?

Yes, when using T65.6X 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 T65.6X?

T65.6X is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0869097. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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