2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T60Toxic effect of pesticides
T60 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for toxic effect of pesticides, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as T60.0X1A, T60.0X1D, T60.0X1S, and T60.0X2A.
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Code Classification
Specific Coding for Toxic effect of pesticidesOverview
Non-specific codes like T60 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
T60.0 for Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
T60.0X for Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
T60.1 for Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides
T60.1X for Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides
T60.2 for Toxic effect of other insecticides
T60.2X for Toxic effect of other insecticides
T60.3 for Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides
T60.3X for Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides
T60.4 for Toxic effect of rodenticides
T60.4X for Toxic effect of rodenticides
T60.8 for Toxic effect of other pesticides
T60.8X for Toxic effect of other pesticides
T60.9 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide
T60.91 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, accidental (unintentional)
T60.92 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, intentional self-harm
T60.93 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, assault
T60.94 for Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, undetermined
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of pesticides (T60). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- toxic effect of wood preservatives
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T60
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Patient EducationClinical
Pesticides
Pests live where they are not wanted or cause harm to crops, people, or animals. Pesticides can help get rid of them. Pesticides are not just insect killers. They also include chemicals to control weeds, rodents, mildew, germs, and more. Many household products contain pesticides.
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About T60Overview
Is T60 (Toxic effect of pesticides) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for toxic effect of pesticides, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for toxic effect of pesticides need a more specific code from this category, such as T60.0X1A, T60.0X1D, and T60.0X1S.
