2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T62.8X2
Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, intentional self-harm
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T62.8X2
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as food, self-harm
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T62.8X2 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 specified noxious substances eaten as food, 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 noxious substances eaten as food, self-harm
Non-specific codes like T62.8X2 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 noxious substances eaten as food, self-harm:
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter almond oil | T62.8X1 | T62.8X2 | T62.8X3 | T62.8X4 | ||
| Bone meal | T62.8X1 | T62.8X2 | T62.8X3 | T62.8X4 | ||
| Coffee | T62.8X1 | T62.8X2 | T62.8X3 | T62.8X4 | ||
| Meat, noxious | T62.8X1 | T62.8X2 | T62.8X3 | T62.8X4 | ||
| Pyrrolizidine alkaloids | T62.8X1 | T62.8X2 | T62.8X3 | T62.8X4 |
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.