T59.893 — Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vapors, assault
Is T59.893 billable?
No — T59.893 is a non-billable header code. T59.893 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 T59.893.
T59.893 at a glance
| Code | T59.893 |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vapors, assault |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is T59.893 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T59.89, the nearest indexed parent of T59.893. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Inhalation › gases, fumes, or vapors › specified agent NEC
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T51-T65
The conditions below can never be reported together with T59.893 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 T59
The conditions below can never be reported together with T59.893 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- chlorofluorocarbons (T53.5)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T59.893 to fully describe the condition. T59.893 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 T59.893 to fully describe the condition. T59.893 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T59.893, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T59.893 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T59.893? (3)
How long has T59.893 existed?
T59.893 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.