2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T60.9

Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide

ICD-10-CM Code:
T60.9
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
      (T51-T65)
      • Toxic effect of pesticides
        (T60)

T60.9 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 pesticide. 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 T60.9 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 unspecified pesticide

Non-specific codes like T60.9 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 unspecified pesticide:

  • T60.91 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, accidental (unintentional) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.91XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.91XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.91XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T60.92 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.92XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.92XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.92XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T60.93 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.93XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.93XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.93XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T60.94 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.94XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.94XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T60.94XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of pesticides (T60). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


Pesticides

Pests live where they are not wanted or cause harm to crops, people, or animals. Pesticides can help get rid of them. Pesticides are not just insect killers. They also include chemicals to control weeds, rodents, mildew, germs, and more. Many household products contain pesticides.

Pesticides can protect your health by killing germs, animals, or plants that could hurt you. However, they can also be harmful to people or pets. You might want to try non-chemical methods first. If you do need a pesticide, use it correctly. Be especially careful around children and pets. Proper disposal of pesticides is also important - it can help protect the environment.

Biologically-based pesticides are becoming more popular. They often are safer than traditional pesticides.

Environmental Protection Agency


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Poisoning

A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You might swallow it, inhale it, inject it, or absorb it through your skin. Any substance can be poisonous if too much is taken. Poisons can include:

  • Prescription or over-the-counter medicines taken in doses that are too high
  • Overdoses of illegal drugs
  • Carbon monoxide from gas appliances
  • Household products, such as laundry powder or furniture polish
  • Pesticides
  • Indoor or outdoor plants
  • Metals such as lead and mercury

The effects of poisoning range from short-term illness to brain damage, coma, and death. To prevent poisoning it is important to use and store products exactly as their labels say. Keep dangerous products where children can't get to them. Treatment for poisoning depends on the type of poison. If you suspect someone has been poisoned, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 right away.


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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.