T59.7
Non-billableToxic effect of carbon dioxide
Toxic effect of carbon dioxide
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
- aerosol propellants
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (1)
Related Codes(9)
T59.0Toxic effect of nitrogen oxides
T59.1Toxic effect of sulfur dioxide
T59.2Toxic effect of formaldehyde
T59.3Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas
T59.4Toxic effect of chlorine gas
T59.5Toxic effect of fluorine gas and hydrogen fluoride
T59.6Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide
T59.8Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vapors
T59.9Toxic effect of unspecified gases, fumes and vapors
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of carbon dioxide?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of carbon dioxide is T59.7. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of carbon dioxide". T59.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T59.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T59.7 represents “Toxic effect of carbon dioxide”. 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 T59.7 a billable code?
No, T59.7 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 T59.7.
What chapter is T59.7 in?
T59.7 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T59.7?
T59.7 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 1 more.
What are the subcategories under T59.7?
T59.7 has 1 child code, including: T59.7X (Toxic effect of carbon dioxide).
Are additional codes required with T59.7?
Yes, when using T59.7, 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.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T59.7?
T59.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452123. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T59.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like toxic effect of carbon dioxide 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 T59.7?
T59.7 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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