2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T57.8X1

Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances, accidental (unintentional)

ICD-10-CM Code:
T57.8X1
ICD-10 Code for:
Toxic effect of inorganic substances, accidental
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 inorganic substances
        (T57)

T57.8X1 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 specified inorganic substances, accidental (unintentional). 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 inorganic substances, accidental

Non-specific codes like T57.8X1 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 inorganic substances, accidental:

  • Use T57.8X1A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T57.8X1D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T57.8X1S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Benign asbestos pleural effusion
  • Borate toxicity
  • Poisoning by asbestos

Clinical Information

  • Asbestos

    asbestos. fibrous incombustible mineral composed of magnesium and calcium silicates with or without other elements. it is relatively inert chemically and used in thermal insulation and fireproofing. inhalation of dust causes asbestosis and later lung and gastrointestinal neoplasms.
  • Asbestos, Amosite

    asbestos, grunerite. a monoclinic amphibole form of asbestos having long fibers and a high iron content. it is used in insulation. (mcgraw-hill dictionary of scientific and technical terms, 4th ed)
  • Asbestos, Amphibole

    a class of asbestos that includes silicates of magnesium, iron, calcium, and sodium. the fibers are generally brittle and cannot be spun, but are more resistant to chemicals and heat than asbestos, serpentine. (from hawley's condensed chemical dictionary, 11th ed)
  • Asbestos, Crocidolite

    a lavender, acid-resistant asbestos.
  • Asbestos, Serpentine

    a type of asbestos that occurs in nature as the dihydrate of magnesium silicate. it exists in two forms: antigorite, a plated variety, and chrysotile, a fibrous variety. the latter makes up 95% of all asbestos products. (from merck index, 11th ed, p.893)
  • Asbestosis

    a form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers which elicit potent inflammatory responses in the parenchyma of the lung. the disease is characterized by interstitial fibrosis of the lung, varying from scattered sites to extensive scarring of the alveolar interstitium.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Toxic effect of other inorganic substances (T57). 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.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Toxic effect of other specified inorganic substances NOS

Table of Drugs and Chemicals

The code is referenced in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, this table contains a classification of drugs, industrial solvents, corrosive gases, noxious plants, pesticides, and other toxic agents.

According to ICD-10-CM coding guidelines it is advised to do not code directly from the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, instead always refer back to the Tabular List when doing the initial coding. Each substance in the table is assigned a code according to the poisoning classification and external causes of adverse effects. It is important to use as many codes as necessary to specify all reported drugs, medicinal or chemical substances. If the same diagnosis code describes the causative agent for more than one adverse reaction, poisoning, toxic effect or underdosing, utilize the code only once.

Substance Poisoning
Accidental
(unintentional)
Poisoning
Accidental
(self-harm)
Poisoning
Assault
Poisoning
Undetermined
Adverse
effect
Underdosing
AsbestosT57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Barium (carbonate) (chloride) (sulfite)T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Barium (carbonate) (chloride) (sulfite)
  »diagnostic agent
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Barium (carbonate) (chloride) (sulfite)
  »pesticide
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Barium (carbonate) (chloride) (sulfite)
  »rodenticide
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Barium (carbonate) (chloride) (sulfite)
  »sulfate (medicinal)
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Bichromates (calcium) (potassium) (sodium) (crystals)T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Bichromates (calcium) (potassium) (sodium) (crystals)
  »fumes
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Borane complexT57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Borate (s)T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Borate (s)
  »buffer
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Borate (s)
  »cleanser
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Borate (s)
  »sodium
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
BoronT57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Boron
  »hydride NEC
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Boron
  »hydride NEC
    »fumes or gas
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Boron
  »trifluoride
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
ChloramineT57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Chloramine
  »T
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Chloramine
  »topical
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
DecaboraneT57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  
Decaborane
  »fumes
T57.8X1T57.8X2T57.8X3T57.8X4  

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.