2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T62.1X1SToxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional), sequela
T62.1X1S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for toxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional), sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 922 through 923. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as accidental poisoning from berries. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Poisoning/toxic effect/adverse effects/underdosing, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
T62.1X1S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Accidental poisoning from berries
- Berries - toxic effect
- Jamaican vomiting sickness
- Sapindaceae poisoning
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.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Table of Drugs and ChemicalsClinical
Substances in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals that reference this code family. Always confirm in the Tabular List before coding.
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:
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Convert T62.1X1S to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About T62.1X1SOverview
Is T62.1X1S (Toxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional)) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report toxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional), sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in T62.1X1S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the toxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional) itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does T62.1X1S group to?
When toxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional), sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 922, 923, with relative weights from 1.0177 to 1.7494 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is T62.1X1S exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for toxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional), sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T62.1X1S?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, toxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional), sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 909.1 (late eff nonmed substanc) and E929.2 (late eff acc poisoning). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
