T54.2X2 — Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm
Is T54.2X2 billable?
No — T54.2X2 is a non-billable header code. T54.2X2 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath T54.2X2.
Billable codes under this header
- T54.2X2AToxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T54.2X2DToxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T54.2X2SToxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm, sequela
T54.2X2 at a glance
| Code | T54.2X2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T51-T65
The conditions below can never be reported together with T54.2X2 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.-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T54.2X2 to fully describe the condition. T54.2X2 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 T54.2X2 to fully describe the condition. T54.2X2 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T54.2X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T54.2X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T54.2X2? (3)
- T54.2X2AToxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T54.2X2DToxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T54.2X2SToxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm, sequela
How long has T54.2X2 existed?
T54.2X2 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.