T54.1X2

Toxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, intentional self-harm

Requires 7th character

T54.1X2 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from T54)

  • 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 T54)

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 T54)
  • code(s): (from T54)
  • for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70) (from T54)
  • personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821) (from T54)
  • to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (from T54)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at T54). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • T54.1XToxic effects of other corrosive organic compoundsNeeds 7th char

More specific codes T54.1X2

  • T54.1X2AToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, intentional self-harm, initial encounterBillable
  • T54.1X2DToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounterBillable
  • T54.1X2SToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, intentional self-harm, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • T54.1X1Toxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, accidental (unintentional)Needs 7th char
  • T54.1X3Toxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, assaultNeeds 7th char
  • T54.1X4Toxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, undeterminedNeeds 7th char

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