T56.2X2
Non-billableToxic effect of chromium and its compounds, self-harm
Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, intentional self-harm
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
- toxic effects of fumes and vapors of metals
- toxic effects of metals from all sources, except medicinal substances
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- •code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicableZ18
- code(s):
- •for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agentsJ60-J70
- •personal history of foreign body fully removedZ87.821
- •to identify any retained foreign body, if applicableZ18
- •code to identify any retained metal foreign body, if applicable,Z18.0, T18.1
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, self-harm?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, self-harm is T56.2X2. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, intentional self-harm". T56.2X2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T56.2X2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T56.2X2 represents “Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, intentional self-harm”. 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 T56.2X2 a billable code?
No, T56.2X2 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 T56.2X2.
What chapter is T56.2X2 in?
T56.2X2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T56.2X2?
T56.2X2 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.-); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under T56.2X2?
T56.2X2 has 3 child codes, including: T56.2X2A (Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, self-harm, init), T56.2X2D (Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, self-harm, subs), T56.2X2S (Toxic effect of chromium and its compnd, self-harm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T56.2X2?
Yes, when using T56.2X2, also report: 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.-); any retained metal foreign body, if applicable (Z18.0-, T18.1-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T56.2X2?
T56.2X2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2884495. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T56.2X2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, self-harm affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T56.2X2?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T56.2X2 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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