2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T63.484
Toxic effect of venom of other arthropod, undetermined
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T63.484
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Toxic effect of venom of other arthropod, undetermined
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T63.484 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 venom of other arthropod, undetermined. 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 venom of other arthropod, undetermined
Non-specific codes like T63.484 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 venom of other arthropod, undetermined:
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Poisoning due to tick bite
- Tick paralysis
- Toxic neuromuscular junction disorder
Clinical Information
Tick Paralysis
paralysis caused by a neurotropic toxin secreted by the salivary glands of ticks.
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
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 |
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Arthropod (venomous) NEC | T63.481 | T63.482 | T63.483 | T63.484 | ||
Insect (sting), venomous | T63.481 | T63.482 | T63.483 | T63.484 | ||
Insect (sting), venomous »ant | T63.481 | T63.482 | T63.483 | T63.484 | ||
Insect (sting), venomous »bee | T63.481 | T63.482 | T63.483 | T63.484 | ||
Insect (sting), venomous »caterpillar | T63.481 | T63.482 | T63.483 | T63.484 | ||
Insect (sting), venomous »hornet | T63.481 | T63.482 | T63.483 | T63.484 | ||
Insect (sting), venomous »wasp | T63.481 | T63.482 | T63.483 | T63.484 |
Patient Education
Insect Bites and Stings
Most insect bites are harmless, though they sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually hurt. Mosquito and flea bites usually itch. Insects can also spread diseases. In the United States, some mosquitoes spread West Nile virus. Travelers outside the United States may be at risk for malaria and other infections.
To prevent insect bites and their complications:
- Don't bother insects
- Use insect repellant
- Wear protective clothing
- Be careful when you eat outside because food attracts insects
- If you know you have severe allergic reactions to insect bites and stings (such as anaphylaxis), carry an emergency epinephrine kit
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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.