2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T62Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
T62 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as T62.0X1A, T62.0X1D, T62.0X1S, and T62.0X2A.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as foodOverview
Non-specific codes like T62 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
T62.0 for Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms
T62.0X for Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms
T62.1 for Toxic effect of ingested berries
T62.1X for Toxic effect of ingested berries
T62.2 for Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s)
T62.2X for Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s)
T62.8 for Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food
T62.8X for Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food
T62.9 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food
T62.91 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, accidental (unintentional)
T62.92 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, intentional self-harm
T62.93 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, assault
T62.94 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, undetermined
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food (T62). 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.
Type 1 Excludes
- allergic reaction to food, such as:
- anaphylactic shock reaction due to adverse food reaction T78.0
- bacterial food borne intoxications A05
- dermatitis L23.6 L25.4 L27.2
- food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome K52.21
- food protein-induced enteropathy K52.22
- gastroenteritis noninfective K52.29
- toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxins T64
- toxic effect of cyanides T65.0
- toxic effect of hydrogen cyanide T57.3
- toxic effect of mercury T56.1
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T62
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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
Foodborne Illness
Each year, around 48 million people in the United States get sick from contaminated food. Common causes include bacteria and viruses. Less often, the cause may be a parasite or a harmful chemical, such as a high amount of pesticides. Symptoms of foodborne illness depend on the cause. They can be mild or serious. They usually include:
Read the full article at MedlinePlus
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About T62Overview
Is T62 (Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food need a more specific code from this category, such as T62.0X1A, T62.0X1D, and T62.0X1S.
