T62.8X
Header — not billableToxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food
The ICD-10 code for toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food is T62.8X.
T62.8X is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under T62.8X
- T62.8X1Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, accidental (unintentional)
- T62.8X2Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, intentional self-harm
- T62.8X3Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, assault
- T62.8X4Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, undetermined