T56.7
Non-billableToxic effects of beryllium and its compounds
Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds
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 (1)
Related Codes(9)
T56.0Toxic effects of lead and its compounds
T56.1Toxic effects of mercury and its compounds
T56.2Toxic effects of chromium and its compounds
T56.3Toxic effects of cadmium and its compounds
T56.4Toxic effects of copper and its compounds
T56.5Toxic effects of zinc and its compounds
T56.6Toxic effects of tin and its compounds
T56.8Toxic effects of other metals
T56.9Toxic effects of unspecified metal
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds is T56.7. The full clinical description is "Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds". T56.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T56.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T56.7 represents “Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds”. 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 T56.7 a billable code?
No, T56.7 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under T56.7.
What chapter is T56.7 in?
T56.7 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T56.7?
T56.7 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 T56.7?
T56.7 has 1 child code, including: T56.7X (Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds).
Are additional codes required with T56.7?
Yes, when using T56.7, 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 T56.7?
T56.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0412992. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T56.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds 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 T56.7?
T56.7 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE61 (Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, not elsewhere classified).
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