2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T63.001
Toxic effect of unspecified snake venom, accidental (unintentional)
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T63.001
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Toxic effect of unsp snake venom, accidental (unintentional)
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T63.001 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 snake venom, 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.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like T63.001 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 unsp snake venom, accidental (unintentional)
Non-specific codes like T63.001 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 unsp snake venom, accidental (unintentional):
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Bite of reptile
- Bite of reptile
- Bite of venomous animal
- Bite of venomous animal
- Bite of venomous snake, without envenomation
- Consumption coagulopathy caused by snake venom
- Myopathy due to snake bite
- Neurotoxicity caused by snake venom
- Reptile venom-induced neurotoxicity
- Shock caused by snake venom
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue damage caused by snake venom
- Snake bite
- Snake bite
- Snake venom-induced myelopathy
- Toxic myopathy
- Venomous snake bite
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants (T63). 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 TermsThese 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 effect of unspecified snake venom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake venom or bite | T63.001 | T63.002 | T63.003 | T63.004 | ||
| Snake venom or bite »hemocoagulase | T63.001 | T63.002 | T63.003 | T63.004 |
Patient Education
Animal Bites
Wild animals usually avoid people. They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.
To prevent animal bites and complications from bites:
- Never pet, handle, or feed unknown animals
- Leave snakes alone
- Watch your children closely around animals
- Vaccinate your cats, ferrets, and dogs against rabies
- Spay or neuter your dog to make it less aggressive
- Get a tetanus booster if you have not had one recently
- Wear boots and long pants when you are in areas with venomous snakes
If an animal bites you, clean the wound with soap and water as soon as possible. Get medical attention if necessary.
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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.