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    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Halogen Derivatives Of Aliphatic And Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group T53 includes toxic effects due to halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, covering diagnoses related to poisoning or adverse effects from exposure to halogenated solvents and similar compounds. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters for patients presenting with symptoms or complications from such toxic exposures, capturing severity, organ system involvement, and complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM T53 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM T53: Toxic Effect Of Halogen Derivatives Of Aliphatic And Aromatic Hydrocarbons Overview

    This group represents toxic effects from exposure to halogenated derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, affecting systems such as the respiratory, neurologic, and cardiovascular systems. These exposures result from inhalation, ingestion, or dermal contact with industrial solvents or other halogenated compounds. Accurate coding matters for correct clinical documentation and reimbursement because it links the toxic agent to clinical manifestations and care intensity.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient presents with documented toxic effects attributable to halogenated aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons. Select the code that reflects the identified agent, the nature of the exposure, and the specific clinical manifestations or sequelae.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    108 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    T53.0X1AToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    T53.0X1DToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
    T53.0X1SToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, accidental (unintentional), sequela
    T53.0X2AToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    T53.0X2DToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
    T53.0X2SToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, intentional self-harm, sequela
    T53.0X3AToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, assault, initial encounter
    T53.0X3DToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, assault, subsequent encounter
    T53.0X3SToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, assault, sequela
    T53.0X4AToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, undetermined, initial encounter
    T53.0X4DToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, undetermined, subsequent encounter
    T53.0X4SToxic effect of carbon tetrachloride, undetermined, sequela
    T53.1X1AToxic effect of chloroform, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    T53.1X1DToxic effect of chloroform, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
    T53.1X1SToxic effect of chloroform, accidental (unintentional), sequela
    T53.1X2AToxic effect of chloroform, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    T53.1X2DToxic effect of chloroform, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
    T53.1X2SToxic effect of chloroform, intentional self-harm, sequela
    T53.1X3AToxic effect of chloroform, assault, initial encounter
    T53.1X3DToxic effect of chloroform, assault, subsequent encounter

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    DRG Codes

    6 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    917Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with MCC
    918Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs without MCC
    922Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses with MCC
    923Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses without MCC
    949Aftercare with CC/MCC
    950Aftercare without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • Elderly patient found unconscious at home after inhaling fumes from a malfunctioning space heater containing halogenated hydrocarbon solvents; brought to the emergency department with altered mental status, respiratory depression, and suspected acute toxic exposure. An ED clinician documents acute intoxication from a halogen derivative of an aromatic hydrocarbon and institutes supportive care and monitoring; an acute poisoning code from this group is assigned to capture the toxic exposure and encounter for active treatment. Typical codes: T53.0X1A, T53.1X1A
    • Middle-aged industrial worker with progressive chronic cough, exertional dyspnea, and imaging showing interstitial lung changes after years of occupational exposure to halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons; presenting to occupational medicine for evaluation and management. The clinician documents chronic toxic effects attributed to repeated inhalational exposure to halogen derivatives as an occupational-related respiratory condition, so a code indicating toxic effect with subsequent encounter for complications or chronic sequelae is used. Typical codes: T53.2X4A, T53.3X4A
    • Hospitalized patient develops new-onset cardiac arrhythmia and hypotension during treatment for acute inhalational poisoning by an unknown halogenated solvent; cardiology is consulted for complications of the toxic exposure. A code from this group is assigned as the toxic exposure is the underlying cause of the cardiac complication and to capture the adverse effect responsible for the comorbidity during the hospital stay. Typical codes: T53.5X1D, T53.6X1D

    Related Codes

    T51-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-ALCOHOL

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Alcohol: Group Overview

    T52-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-ORGANIC-SOLVENTS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Organic Solvents: Group Overview

    T54-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-CORROSIVE-SUBSTANCES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Corrosive Substances: Group Overview

    T55-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-SOAPS-AND-DETERGENTS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Soaps And Detergents: Group Overview

    T57-TOXIC-EFFECT-OTHER-INORGANICS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Other Inorganic Substances: Group Overview

    T58-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-CARBON-MONOXIDE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Carbon Monoxide: Group Overview

    T59-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-OTHER-GASES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Other Gases Fumes And Vapors: Group Overview

    T60-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-PESTICIDES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Pesticides: Group Overview

    T61-TOXIC-SEAFOOD-EXPOSURE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Noxious Substances Eaten As Seafood: Group Overview

    T62-TOXIC-EFFECT-EATEN-AS-FOOD

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Other Noxious Substances Eaten As Food: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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