2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T52.2X1

Toxic effect of homologues of benzene, accidental (unintentional)

ICD-10-CM Code:
T52.2X1
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of homologues of benzene, accidental
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 organic solvents
        (T52)

T52.2X1 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 homologues of benzene, accidental (unintentional). 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.

Specific Coding Applicable to Toxic effect of homologues of benzene, accidental

Non-specific codes like T52.2X1 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 homologues of benzene, accidental:

  • Use T52.2X1A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T52.2X1D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T52.2X1S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Approximate Synonyms

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

  • Accidental hexylresorcinol poisoning
  • Adverse reaction to hexylresorcinol
  • Exogenous ochronosis
  • Non-melanin pigmentation due to exogenous substance
  • Ochronosis due to hydroquinone
  • Poisoning by hexylresorcinol

Clinical Information

  • Hexylresorcinol

    a substituted dihydroxybenzene used topically as an antiseptic for the treatment of minor skin infections.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of organic solvents (T52). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Toxic effects of homologues of benzene NOS

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
ButyltolueneT52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
HexylresorcinolT52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
HydroquinoneT52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
Hydroquinone
  »vapor
T52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
Toluene (liquid)T52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
Toluene (liquid)
  »diisocyanate
T52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
Toluol (liquid)T52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
Toluol (liquid)
  »vapor
T52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
Xylene (vapor)T52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  
Xylol (vapor)T52.2X1T52.2X2T52.2X3T52.2X4  

Patient Education


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.