T63.002D — Toxic effect of unspecified snake venom, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
Is T63.002D billable?
Yes, but T63.002D is an unspecified code. T63.002D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T63.002D is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting T63.002D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T63.011DToxic effect of rattlesnake venom, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.021DToxic effect of coral snake venom, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.031DToxic effect of taipan venom, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.041DToxic effect of cobra venom, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.061DToxic effect of venom of other North and South American snake, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.071DToxic effect of venom of other Australian snake, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.081DToxic effect of venom of other African and Asian snake, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.091DToxic effect of venom of other snake, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
T63.002D at a glance
| Code | T63.002D |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effect of unspecified snake venom, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T63.002D?
In T63.002D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T63.002D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T63.002D group to?
T63.002D sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T51-T65
The conditions below can never be reported together with T63.002D 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 T63.002D to fully describe the condition. T63.002D 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 T63.002D to fully describe the condition. T63.002D is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T63.002D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T63.002D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T63
The conditions below are not part of T63.002D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T63.002D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T63.002D existed?
T63.002D 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.