T52.824A — Toxic effect of cycloparaffins, undetermined, initial encounter
Is T52.824A billable?
Yes — T52.824A is billable for FY2027. T52.824A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T52.824A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. T52.824A is new in FY2027.
T52.824A at a glance
| Code | T52.824A |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effect of cycloparaffins, undetermined, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
| FY2027 change | New in FY2027 |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in T52.824A?
In T52.824A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T52.824A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T52.824A group to?
T52.824A sits in MDC 21 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 917Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with MCCmedical
- 918Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs without MCCmedical
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T51-T65
The conditions below can never be reported together with T52.824A on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T52
The conditions below can never be reported together with T52.824A on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (T53.-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T52.824A to fully describe the condition. T52.824A is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T51-T65
Report an additional code alongside T52.824A to fully describe the condition. T52.824A is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T52.824A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T52.824A and the excluded code may both be reported.