T59.81
Non-billableToxic effect of smoke
Toxic effect of smoke
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Smoke inhalation
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- aerosol propellants
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(21)
UMLS
- INHAL INJ SMOKEC0037367
- INJ SMOKE INHALC0037367
- Inhalation Injuries, SmokeC0037367
- Inhalation Injury, SmokeC0037367
- Injuries, Smoke InhalationC0037367
- Injury, Smoke InhalationC0037367
- SMOKE INHAL INJC0037367
- Smoke InhalationC0037367
- Smoke Inhalation InjuriesC0037367
- Smoke Inhalation InjuryC0037367
- Smoke inhalationC0037367
- Smoke inhalation injuryC0037367
- Smoke inhalation injury (disorder)C0037367
- inhalation smokeC0037367
- smoke inhalationC0037367
- smoke inhalation injuriesC0037367
- smoke inhalation injuryC0037367
- Poisoning caused by smokeC2884956
- Poisoning caused by smoke (disorder)C2884956
- Toxic effect of smokeC2884956
- Toxic effect of smoke NOSC2884956
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic effect of smoke?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of smoke is T59.81. The full clinical description is "Toxic effect of smoke". T59.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T59.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T59.81 represents “Toxic effect of smoke”. 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 T59.81 a billable code?
No, T59.81 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 T59.81.
What chapter is T59.81 in?
T59.81 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T59.81?
T59.81 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 T59.81?
T59.81 has 4 child codes, including: T59.811 (Toxic effect of smoke, accidental (unintentional)), T59.812 (Toxic effect of smoke, intentional self-harm), T59.813 (Toxic effect of smoke, assault), T59.814 (Toxic effect of smoke, undetermined).
Are additional codes required with T59.81?
Yes, when using T59.81, 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 T59.81?
T59.81 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0037367, C2884956. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T59.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like toxic effect of smoke 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 T59.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T59.81 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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