T56
Toxic effect of metals
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T56
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- toxic effects of fumes and vapors of metals
- toxic effects of metals from all sources, except medicinal substances
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with T56
Use Additional Code
- code to identify any retained metal foreign body, if applicable (Z18.0-, T18.1-)
Specific Codes (10)
T56.0Category
Toxic effects of lead and its compounds
T56.1Category
Toxic effects of mercury and its compounds
T56.2Category
Toxic effects of chromium and its compounds
T56.3Category
Toxic effects of cadmium and its compounds
T56.4Category
Toxic effects of copper and its compounds
T56.5Category
Toxic effects of zinc and its compounds
T56.6Category
Toxic effects of tin and its compounds
T56.7Category
Toxic effects of beryllium and its compounds
T56.8Category
Toxic effects of other metals
T56.9Category
Toxic effects of unspecified metal
