2021 ICD-10-CM Code T54.2X3
Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, assault
Not Valid for Submission
T54.2X3 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, assault. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 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.
The ICD-10-CM code T54.2X3 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like assault by acid, assault by concentrated sulfuric acid or assault by corrosive substance, except poisoning.
| ICD-10: | T54.2X3 |
| Short Description: | Toxic effect of corrosv acids and acid-like substnc, assault |
| Long Description: | Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, assault |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Toxic effect of corrosv acids and acid-like substnc, assault
Header codes like T54.2X3 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for toxic effect of corrosv acids and acid-like substnc, assault:
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Assault by acid
- Assault by concentrated sulfuric acid
- Assault by corrosive substance, except poisoning
Table of Drugs and Chemicals
The code T54.2X3 is included 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. Each substance in the table is assigned a code according to the poisoning classification and external causes of adverse effects. Use as many codes as necessary to describe all reported drugs, medicinal or chemical substances.
| Substance | Poisoning Accidental (unintentional) |
Poisoning Accidental self-harm |
Poisoning Assault |
Poisoning Undetermined |
Adverse effect |
Underdosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetic | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Acetic »acid | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Acetic »acid »with sodium acetate (ointment) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Acetic »acid »ester (solvent) (vapor) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Acetic »acid »irrigating solution | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Acetic »acid »medicinal (lotion) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Acetic »anhydride | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Acetic »ether (vapor) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Acid (corrosive) NEC | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Aqua fortis | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Battery acid or fluid | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Formic acid | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Formic acid »vapor | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Hydrazoic acid, azides | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Hydrochloric acid (liquid) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Hydrochloric acid (liquid) »medicinal (digestant) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Hydrochloric acid (liquid) »vapor | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Hydrofluoric acid (liquid) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Hydrofluoric acid (liquid) »vapor | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Mineral | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Mineral »acids | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Mineral »oil (laxative) (medicinal) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Mineral »oil (laxative) (medicinal) »emulsion | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Mineral »oil (laxative) (medicinal) »nonmedicinal | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Mineral »oil (laxative) (medicinal) »topical | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Mineral »salt NEC | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Mineral »spirits | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitric | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitric »acid (liquid) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitric »acid (liquid) »vapor | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitric »oxide (gas) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitrohydrochloric acid | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitrous | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitrous »acid (liquid) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitrous »acid (liquid) »fumes | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitrous »ether spirit | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Nitrous »oxide | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Orthotolidine (reagent) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Osmic acid (liquid) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Osmic acid (liquid) »fumes | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Oxalic acid | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Oxalic acid »ammonium salt | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Phosphoric acid | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Picric (acid) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Saniflush (cleaner) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Storage battery (cells) (acid) | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Sulfuric acid | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Trichloroacetic acid, Trichloracetic acid | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 | ||
| Trichloroacetic acid, Trichloracetic acid »medicinal | T54.2X1 | T54.2X2 | T54.2X3 | T54.2X4 |
Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)