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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T65.6X

Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Code:
T65.6X
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified
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 and unspecified substances
        (T65)

T65.6X 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 paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified. 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 paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified

Non-specific codes like T65.6X 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 paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified:

  • T65.6X1 for Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified, accidental (unintentional) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X1A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X1D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X1S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T65.6X2 for Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified, intentional self-harm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X2A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X2D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X2S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T65.6X3 for Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified, assault - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X3A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X3D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X3S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T65.6X4 for Toxic effect of paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified, undetermined - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X4A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X4D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T65.6X4S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of other and unspecified substances (T65). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

Patient Education


Household Products

The products you use for cleaning, carpentry, auto repair, gardening, and many other household uses can contain ingredients that can harm you, your family, and the environment. These include :

  • Oven and drain cleaners
  • Cleaning and disinfecting products, including bleach and antibacterial cleaners
  • Laundry powder
  • Floor polish
  • Paint thinners, strippers, and removers
  • Pesticides
  • Grease and rust removers
  • Motor oil and fuel additives
  • Arts and craft supplies

Toxic substances in these products can cause harm if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. People respond to toxic substances in different ways. At high doses, a toxic substance might cause birth defects or other serious problems, including brain damage or death.

To avoid problems, keep products in the containers they come in and use them exactly as the label says. Follow label directions or get medical help if you swallow or inhale them or get them on your skin.

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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.