T53.5X4

Toxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, undetermined

Requires 7th character

T53.5X4 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from T53)

  • 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 T53)

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 T53)
  • code(s): (from T53)
  • for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70) (from T53)
  • personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821) (from T53)
  • to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (from T53)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at T53). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • T53.5XToxic effects of chlorofluorocarbonsNeeds 7th char

More specific codes T53.5X4

  • T53.5X4AToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, undetermined, initial encounterBillable
  • T53.5X4DToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, undetermined, subsequent encounterBillable
  • T53.5X4SToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, undetermined, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • T53.5X1Toxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, accidental (unintentional)Needs 7th char
  • T53.5X2Toxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, intentional self-harmNeeds 7th char
  • T53.5X3Toxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, assaultNeeds 7th char

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