2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T56.892

Toxic effect of other metals, intentional self-harm

ICD-10-CM Code:
T56.892
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of other metals, intentional self-harm
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 metals
        (T56)

T56.892 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 other metals, intentional self-harm. 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 other metals, intentional self-harm

Non-specific codes like T56.892 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 other metals, intentional self-harm:

  • Use T56.892A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T56.892D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T56.892S 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:

  • Intentional lithium and/or lithium compound overdose
  • Intentional lithium poisoning
  • Lithium and/or lithium compound overdose
  • Lithium poisoning

Clinical Information

  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

    the most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
  • Lithium

    an element in the alkali metals family. it has the atomic symbol li, atomic number 3, and atomic weight [6.938; 6.997]. salts of lithium are used in treating bipolar disorder.
  • Lithium Carbonate

    a lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. lithium ion alters the metabolism of biogenic monoamines in the central nervous system, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems.
  • Lithium Chloride

    a salt of lithium that has been used experimentally as an immunomodulator.
  • Lithium Compounds

    inorganic compounds that contain lithium as an integral part of the molecule.
  • Niacin

    a water-soluble vitamin of the b complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. it is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes nad and nadp. it has pellagra-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties.
  • Tellurium

    an element that is a member of the chalcogen family. it has the atomic symbol te, atomic number 52, and atomic weight 127.60. it has been used as a coloring agent and in the manufacture of electrical equipment. exposure may cause nausea, vomiting, and cns depression.
  • Nitrogenase

    an enzyme system that catalyzes the fixing of nitrogen in soil bacteria and blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). ec 1.18.6.1.
  • Vanadium

    a metallic element with the atomic symbol v, atomic number 23, and atomic weight 50.94. it is used in the manufacture of vanadium steel. prolonged exposure can lead to chronic intoxication caused by absorption usually via the lungs.
  • Vanadium Compounds

    inorganic compounds that contain vanadium as an integral part of the molecule.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of metals (T56). 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
Antimony (compounds) (vapor) NECT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Antimony (compounds) (vapor) NEC
  »anti-infectives
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Antimony (compounds) (vapor) NEC
  »dimercaptosuccinate
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Antimony (compounds) (vapor) NEC
  »hydride
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Antimony (compounds) (vapor) NEC
  »pesticide (vapor)
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Antimony (compounds) (vapor) NEC
  »potassium (sodium) tartrate
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Antimony (compounds) (vapor) NEC
  »sodium dimercaptosuccinate
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Antimony (compounds) (vapor) NEC
  »tartrated
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Brass (fumes)T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Cobalt (nonmedicinal) (fumes) (industrial)T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Cobalt (nonmedicinal) (fumes) (industrial)
  »medicinal (trace) (chloride)
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Golden sulfide of antimonyT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
LithiumT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Lithium
  »gluconate
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Lithium
  »salts (carbonate)
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NECT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NEC
  »carbonate
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Magnesium NEC
  »citrate
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Magnesium NEC
  »hydroxide
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NEC
  »oxide
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NEC
  »peroxide
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NEC
  »salicylate
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NEC
  »silicofluoride
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NEC
  »sulfate
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NEC
  »thiosulfate
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Magnesium NEC
  »trisilicate
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Nickel (carbonyl) (tetra-carbonyl) (fumes) (vapor)T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
NickeloceneT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Selenium NECT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Selenium NEC
  »disulfide or sulfide
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Selenium NEC
  »fumes
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Selenium NEC
  »sulfide
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StibineT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
TelluriumT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Tellurium
  »fumes
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Titanium (compounds) (vapor)T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Titanium (compounds) (vapor)
  »dioxide
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Titanium (compounds) (vapor)
  »ointment
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Titanium (compounds) (vapor)
  »oxide
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
Titanium (compounds) (vapor)
  »tetrachloride
T56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
TitanoceneT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  
VanadiumT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894  

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.