2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T54.94
Toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance, undetermined
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T54.94
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Toxic effect of unsp corrosive substance, undetermined
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T54.94 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance, undetermined. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like T54.94 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
Specific Coding Applicable to Toxic effect of unsp corrosive substance, undetermined
Non-specific codes like T54.94 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for toxic effect of unsp corrosive substance, undetermined:
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of corrosive substances (T54). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Table of Drugs and Chemicals
The code is referenced in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, this table contains a classification of drugs, industrial solvents, corrosive gases, noxious plants, pesticides, and other toxic agents.
According to ICD-10-CM coding guidelines it is advised to do not code directly from the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, instead always refer back to the Tabular List when doing the initial coding. Each substance in the table is assigned a code according to the poisoning classification and external causes of adverse effects. It is important to use as many codes as necessary to specify all reported drugs, medicinal or chemical substances. If the same diagnosis code describes the causative agent for more than one adverse reaction, poisoning, toxic effect or underdosing, utilize the code only once.
Substance | Poisoning Accidental (unintentional) |
Poisoning Accidental (self-harm) |
Poisoning Assault |
Poisoning Undetermined |
Adverse effect |
Underdosing |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bleach | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Borax (cleanser) | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Caustic (s) NEC | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Caustic (s) NEC »alkali | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Caustic (s) NEC »hydroxide | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Caustic (s) NEC »potash | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Caustic (s) NEC »soda | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Caustic (s) NEC »specified NEC | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Clorox (bleach) | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Corrosive NEC | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Corrosive NEC »acid NEC | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Corrosive NEC »aromatics | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Corrosive NEC »aromatics »disinfectant | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Corrosive NEC »fumes NEC | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Corrosive NEC »specified NEC | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Corrosive NEC »sublimate | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Oxidizing agent NEC | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 | ||
Purex (bleach) | T54.91 | T54.92 | T54.93 | T54.94 |
Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.