T63

Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants

Non-billableCategory

7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T63

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Includes

  • bite or touch of venomous animal
  • pricked or stuck by thorn or leaf

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • ingestion of toxic animal or plant (T61.-, T62.-)

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