2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T56.821
Toxic effect of gadolinium, accidental (unintentional)
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T56.821
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Toxic effect of gadolinium, accidental (unintentional)
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
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T56.821 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 gadolinium, 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.
Specific Coding Applicable to Toxic effect of gadolinium, accidental (unintentional)
Non-specific codes like T56.821 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 gadolinium, accidental (unintentional):
Clinical Information
Gadolinium
an element of the rare earth family of metals. it has the atomic symbol gd, atomic number 64, and atomic weight 157.25. its oxide is used in the control rods of some nuclear reactors.Gadolinium DTPA
a complex of gadolinium with a chelating agent, diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (dtpa see pentetic acid), that is given to enhance the image in cranial and spinal mris. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p706)
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of metals (T56). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
New 2024 ICD-10-CM Code
T56.821 is new to ICD-10-CM code set for the FY 2024, effective October 1, 2023. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2023. This is a new and revised code for the FY 2024 (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024).
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 gadolinium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadolinium | T56.821 | T56.822 | T56.823 | T56.824 |
Code History
- FY 2024 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024