2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T54.94XA

Toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance, undetermined, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Code:
T54.94XA
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of unsp corrosive substance, undetermined, init
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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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 corrosive substances
        (T54)

T54.94XA is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance, undetermined, initial encounter. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

T54.94XA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance undetermined. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like T54.94XA 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.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Corrosion of third degree of wrist and hand
  • Corrosion of wrist and hand
  • Full thickness burn of wrist
  • Full thickness burn of wrist and hand
  • Soft tissue lesion of wrist and hand

Clinical Classification

Clinical CategoryCCSR Category CodeInpatient Default CCSROutpatient Default CCSR
External cause codes: fire/burn; initial encounterEXT004N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
External cause codes: intent of injury, undeterminedEXT023N - Not default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.N - Not default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Toxic effects, initial encounterINJ023Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of corrosive substances (T54). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Convert T54.94XA to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 983.9 - Toxic effect caustic NOS
    Combination Flag - Multiple codes are needed to describe the source diagnosis code. Correct coding should be done based on contextual judgment.
  • ICD-9-CM Code: E980.6 - Undet pois-corros/caust
    Combination Flag - Multiple codes are needed to describe the source diagnosis code. Correct coding should be done based on contextual judgment.

Table of Drugs and Chemicals

The parent code T54.94 of the current diagnosis 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
BleachT54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Borax (cleanser)T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Caustic (s) NECT54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Caustic (s) NEC
  »alkali
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Caustic (s) NEC
  »hydroxide
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Caustic (s) NEC
  »potash
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Caustic (s) NEC
  »soda
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Caustic (s) NEC
  »specified NEC
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Clorox (bleach)T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Corrosive NECT54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Corrosive NEC
  »acid NEC
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Corrosive NEC
  »aromatics
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Corrosive NEC
  »aromatics
    »disinfectant
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Corrosive NEC
  »fumes NEC
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Corrosive NEC
  »specified NEC
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Corrosive NEC
  »sublimate
T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Oxidizing agent NECT54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  
Purex (bleach)T54.91T54.92T54.93T54.94  

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.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.