T51.8X2

Toxic effect of other alcohols, intentional self-harm

Requires 7th character

T51.8X2 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from T51)

  • Note: Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • Note: The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
  • Note: When no intent is indicated code to accidental. Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the toxic effect cannot be determined.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-) (from T51)

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

Use additional code

Add a code to identify the following, if applicable.

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (from T51)
  • code(s): (from T51)
  • for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70) (from T51)
  • personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821) (from T51)
  • to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (from T51)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at T51). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • T51.8XToxic effect of other alcoholsNeeds 7th char

More specific codes T51.8X2

  • T51.8X2AToxic effect of other alcohols, intentional self-harm, initial encounterBillable
  • T51.8X2DToxic effect of other alcohols, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounterBillable
  • T51.8X2SToxic effect of other alcohols, intentional self-harm, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • T51.8X1Toxic effect of other alcohols, accidental (unintentional)Needs 7th char
  • T51.8X3Toxic effect of other alcohols, assaultNeeds 7th char
  • T51.8X4Toxic effect of other alcohols, undeterminedNeeds 7th char

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