Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T62

Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food

ICD-10-CM Code:
T62
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
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 other noxious substances eaten as food
        (T62)

T62 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 other noxious substances eaten as food. 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 other noxious substances eaten as food

Non-specific codes like T62 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 other noxious substances eaten as food:

  • T62.0 for Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.0X for Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.1 for Toxic effect of ingested berries - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.1X for Toxic effect of ingested berries - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.2 for Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.2X for Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.8 for Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.8X for Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.9 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.91 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, accidental (unintentional) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.92 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.93 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T62.94 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

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 aplicable episode of care:

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

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.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
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.
  • 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

7th Character Note
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.
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T62

7th Character

7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


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:

  • Upset stomach
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Dehydration

Most foodborne illnesses are acute. This means that they happen suddenly and last a short time.

It takes several steps to get food from the farm or fishery to your dining table. Contamination can happen during any of these steps. For example, it can happen to:

  • Raw meat during slaughter
  • Fruits and vegetables when they are growing or when they are processed
  • Refrigerated foods when they are left on a loading dock in warm weather

But it can also happen in your kitchen if you leave food out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. Handling food safely can help prevent foodborne illnesses.

Most people with foodborne illness get better on their own. It is important to replace lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration. If your health care provider can diagnose the specific cause, you may get medicines such as antibiotics to treat it. For more serious illness, you may need treatment at a hospital.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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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.