T56.5X — Toxic effects of zinc and its compounds
Is T56.5X billable?
No — T56.5X is a non-billable header code. T56.5X 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 12 billable codes beneath T56.5X.
Billable codes under this header
- T56.5X1AToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T56.5X1DToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T56.5X1SToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T56.5X2AToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T56.5X2DToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T56.5X2SToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T56.5X3AToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, assault, initial encounter
- T56.5X3DToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, assault, subsequent encounter
- T56.5X3SToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, assault, sequela
- T56.5X4AToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, undetermined, initial encounter
- T56.5X4DToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T56.5X4SToxic effect of zinc and its compounds, undetermined, sequela
T56.5X at a glance
| Code | T56.5X |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effects of zinc and its compounds |
| 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 T56.5X 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 T56
The conditions below can never be reported together with T56.5X on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T56.5X to fully describe the condition. T56.5X 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 T56.5X to fully describe the condition. T56.5X is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T56
Report an additional code alongside T56.5X to fully describe the condition. T56.5X is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T56.5X, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T56.5X and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T56.5X? (4)
- T56.5X1Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T56.5X2Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T56.5X3Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, assaultnot billable
- T56.5X4Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, undeterminednot billable
How long has T56.5X existed?
T56.5X 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.