2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T62.8X1A

Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Code:
T62.8X1A
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food, acc, init
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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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 other noxious substances eaten as food
        (T62)

T62.8X1A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

T62.8X1A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food accidental (unintentional). According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Accidental ingestion of argemone oil
  • Accidental ingestion of food contaminant
  • Accidental poisoning from meat
  • Argemone oil causing toxic effect
  • Argemone species poisoning
  • Family papaveraceae poisoning
  • Heavy metal food poisoning
  • Parasitic food poisoning
  • Poisoning by Colorado river toad
  • Poisoning by ingestion of insect-infested food
  • Poisoning by marine toad
  • Toad poisoning

Clinical Classification

Clinical CategoryCCSR Category CodeInpatient Default CCSROutpatient Default CCSR
External cause codes: intent of injury, accidental/unintentionalEXT020N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
External cause codes: poisoning by non-drugEXT015N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Toxic effects, initial encounterINJ023Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Clinical Information

  • Coffee

    a beverage made from ground coffea beans (seeds) infused in hot water. it generally contains caffeine and theophylline unless it is decaffeinated.
  • Senna Plant

    a plant genus of the family fabaceae. senna extract is obtained from members of this genus. members contain anthraquinones and have been an ingredient in laxatives (cathartics). many species of the cassia genus have been reclassified into this genus. this bush should not be confused with the cassia tree (cinnamomum).
  • Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids

    a group of alkaloids, characterized by a nitrogen-containing necine, occurring mainly in plants of the boraginaceae; compositae; and leguminosae plant families. they can be activated in the liver by hydrolysis of the ester and desaturation of the necine base to reactive electrophilic pyrrolic cytotoxins.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food (T62). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

Convert T62.8X1A to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 988.8 - Tox eff noxious food NEC
    Combination Flag - Multiple codes are needed to describe the source diagnosis code. Correct coding should be done based on contextual judgment.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: E865.8 - Acc poison-food NEC
    Combination Flag - Multiple codes are needed to describe the source diagnosis code. Correct coding should be done based on contextual judgment.

Table of Drugs and Chemicals

The parent code T62.8X1 of the current diagnosis 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
Bitter almond oilT62.8X1T62.8X2T62.8X3T62.8X4  
Bone mealT62.8X1T62.8X2T62.8X3T62.8X4  
CoffeeT62.8X1T62.8X2T62.8X3T62.8X4  
Meat, noxiousT62.8X1T62.8X2T62.8X3T62.8X4  
Pyrrolizidine alkaloidsT62.8X1T62.8X2T62.8X3T62.8X4  

Patient Education


Foodborne Illness

Each year, around 48 million people in the United States get sick from contaminated food. Common causes include bacteria and viruses. Less often, the cause may be a parasite or a harmful chemical, such as a high amount of pesticides. Symptoms of foodborne illness depend on the cause. They can be mild or serious. They usually include:

  • Upset stomach
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Dehydration

Most foodborne illnesses are acute. This means that they happen suddenly and last a short time.

It takes several steps to get food from the farm or fishery to your dining table. Contamination can happen during any of these steps. For example, it can happen to:

  • Raw meat during slaughter
  • Fruits and vegetables when they are growing or when they are processed
  • Refrigerated foods when they are left on a loading dock in warm weather

But it can also happen in your kitchen if you leave food out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. Handling food safely can help prevent foodborne illnesses.

Most people with foodborne illness get better on their own. It is important to replace lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration. If your health care provider can diagnose the specific cause, you may get medicines such as antibiotics to treat it. For more serious illness, you may need treatment at a hospital.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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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.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.