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

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group T60 includes toxic effects from various classes of pesticides, such as organophosphates, carbamates, and other insecticides and herbicides, and covers acute and chronic poisoning presentations. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios including poisoning by ingestion, inhalation, dermal exposure, and resulting organ system involvement or complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM T60 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM T60: Toxic Effect Of Pesticides Overview

    This group represents harmful effects from exposure to chemical pesticides that produce toxic systemic or local reactions. It primarily involves the nervous system, respiratory system, skin, and gastrointestinal tract depending on agent and exposure route. Accurate coding is important for reimbursement because it documents the toxic exposure, severity, and organ involvement that support claim adjudication and payment.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient has documented toxic exposure to a pesticide with clinical signs or complications attributable to that exposure. Select the code that reflects the specific agent when known, the route of exposure, and any associated organ system effects or poisoning severity.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    T60.0X1AToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    T60.0X1DToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
    T60.0X1SToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, accidental (unintentional), sequela
    T60.0X2AToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    T60.0X2DToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
    T60.0X2SToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, intentional self-harm, sequela
    T60.0X3AToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, assault, initial encounter
    T60.0X3DToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, assault, subsequent encounter
    T60.0X3SToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, assault, sequela
    T60.0X4AToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, undetermined, initial encounter
    T60.0X4DToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, undetermined, subsequent encounter
    T60.0X4SToxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, undetermined, sequela
    T60.1X1AToxic effect of halogenated insecticides, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    T60.1X1DToxic effect of halogenated insecticides, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
    T60.1X1SToxic effect of halogenated insecticides, accidental (unintentional), sequela
    T60.1X2AToxic effect of halogenated insecticides, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    T60.1X2DToxic effect of halogenated insecticides, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
    T60.1X2SToxic effect of halogenated insecticides, intentional self-harm, sequela
    T60.1X3AToxic effect of halogenated insecticides, assault, initial encounter
    T60.1X3DToxic effect of halogenated insecticides, 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 agricultural worker is brought to the emergency department after collapsing in the field with profuse sweating, excessive salivation, pinpoint pupils, bradycardia, and respiratory distress following noted exposure to organophosphate insecticide while mixing concentrate without protective equipment. Urgent decontamination and cholinesterase inhibition management are initiated; a toxic effects of pesticide diagnosis is assigned to reflect acute poisoning from an organophosphate agent. Typical codes: T60.0X1A, T60.0X2A
    • A child is seen in urgent care after accidental ingestion of a gardener’s container of pyrethroid-based insect spray; the child has vomiting, transient tachycardia, and mild altered mental status but is clinically stable and observed for several hours. Because the presentation is nonfatal and requires medical assessment and observation without inpatient admission, a toxic effect code for a non-organophosphate pesticide is used to document the exposure and treatment. Typical codes: T60.8X1A, T60.8X2A
    • An elderly nursing-home resident with chronic neurologic decline develops worsening tremor and cognitive deterioration over months while the facility reports routine indoor pesticide fogging; the treating team documents chronic toxic exposure as a contributing comorbidity complicating care and discharge planning. A code from this group indicating chronic or late effects of pesticide exposure is assigned to capture the ongoing toxic effect as a comorbidity. Typical codes: T60.91XA, T60.92XA

    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

    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

    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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