T59.6X3

Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, assault

Requires 7th character

T59.6X3 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from T59)

  • aerosol propellants
  • 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 T59)
  • chlorofluorocarbons (T53.5) (from T59)

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 T59)
  • code(s): (from T59)
  • for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70) (from T59)
  • personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821) (from T59)
  • to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (from T59)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at T59). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • T59.6XToxic effect of hydrogen sulfideNeeds 7th char

More specific codes T59.6X3

  • T59.6X3AToxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, assault, initial encounterBillable
  • T59.6X3DToxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, assault, subsequent encounterBillable
  • T59.6X3SToxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, assault, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • T59.6X1Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, accidental (unintentional)Needs 7th char
  • T59.6X2Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, intentional self-harmNeeds 7th char
  • T59.6X4Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, undeterminedNeeds 7th char

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