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

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group T54 includes diagnoses for toxic effects resulting from exposure to corrosive nonmedicinal substances, covering chemical burns and tissue injury to skin, eyes, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal structures. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios such as ingestion, inhalation, or contact with corrosive agents, capturing severity, anatomic site, and complications like perforation or chemical pneumonitis. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM T54 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM T54: Toxic Effect Of Corrosive Substances Overview

    The ICD-10-CM T54 group represents toxic effects from corrosive substances that injure tissues on contact, often causing chemical burns or systemic toxicity. These codes target injuries to the skin, eyes, mouth, esophagus, respiratory tract, or gastrointestinal tract depending on exposure route. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it captures injury severity, needed interventions, and potential complications that affect claim processing and payment.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient has documented injury attributable to exposure to a corrosive agent, such as ingestion, inhalation, or skin or eye contact. Select codes that indicate the specific substance class if known, the site of injury, and any associated complications to reflect clinical severity.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    T54.0X1AToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    T54.0X1DToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
    T54.0X1SToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, accidental (unintentional), sequela
    T54.0X2AToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    T54.0X2DToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
    T54.0X2SToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, intentional self-harm, sequela
    T54.0X3AToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, assault, initial encounter
    T54.0X3DToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, assault, subsequent encounter
    T54.0X3SToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, assault, sequela
    T54.0X4AToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, undetermined, initial encounter
    T54.0X4DToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, undetermined, subsequent encounter
    T54.0X4SToxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, undetermined, sequela
    T54.1X1AToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    T54.1X1DToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
    T54.1X1SToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, accidental (unintentional), sequela
    T54.1X2AToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    T54.1X2DToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
    T54.1X2SToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, intentional self-harm, sequela
    T54.1X3AToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, assault, initial encounter
    T54.1X3DToxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, 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

    • An adult presents to the emergency department after accidentally ingesting a household drain cleaner containing strong alkali; they have immediate oral and throat pain, drooling, chest discomfort, and vomiting. Evaluation includes airway assessment, endoscopy to evaluate esophageal injury, and supportive resuscitation for an acute corrosive ingestion; a toxic effect code is assigned to document the acute corrosive injury and intent/sequela status. Typical codes: T54.0X1A, T54.0X1S
    • An elderly nursing home resident with chronic dysphagia and progressive stricture formation following a prior corrosive ingestion seeks outpatient specialty care for persistent difficulty swallowing and weight loss. The encounter documents long-term complications of a prior corrosive injury to the upper gastrointestinal tract and ongoing management of sequelae, so a code reflecting sequela of corrosive substance exposure is used. Typical codes: T54.0X4D, T54.1X4D
    • A pediatric patient is brought to urgent care with cutaneous burns and ocular irritation after accidental skin and eye contact with a household acidic cleaner; triage addresses decontamination, wound care, and ophthalmology referral for possible corneal injury. A toxic effect code is assigned to capture the acute toxic corrosive exposure to skin and eyes and to guide further specialty follow-up. Typical codes: T54.2X1A, T54.3X1A

    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

    T53-TOXIC-EFFECT-HALOGENATED-HYDROCARBONS

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

    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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