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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T56.824

Toxic effect of gadolinium, undetermined

ICD-10-CM Code:
T56.824
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of gadolinium, undetermined
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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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 metals
        (T56)

T56.824 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, 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 gadolinium, undetermined

Non-specific codes like T56.824 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, undetermined:

  • Use T56.824A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T56.824D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T56.824S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

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

T56.824 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).

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
GadoliniumT56.821T56.822T56.823T56.824  

Code History

  • FY 2024 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024