T56.5X2 — Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, intentional self-harm
Is T56.5X2 billable?
No — T56.5X2 is a non-billable header code. T56.5X2 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 T56.5X2.
T56.5X2 at a glance
| Code | T56.5X2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effect of zinc and its compounds, 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 T56.5X2 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 T56.5X2 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 T56.5X2 to fully describe the condition. T56.5X2 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 T56.5X2 to fully describe the condition. T56.5X2 is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T56
Report an additional code alongside T56.5X2 to fully describe the condition. T56.5X2 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T56.5X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T56.5X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T56.5X2? (3)
How long has T56.5X2 existed?
T56.5X2 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.