T63.021D — Toxic effect of coral snake venom, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
Is T63.021D billable?
Yes — T63.021D is billable for FY2027. T63.021D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T63.021D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T63.021D at a glance
| Code | T63.021D |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effect of coral snake venom, accidental (unintentional), 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 T63.021D?
In T63.021D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T63.021D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T63.021D group to?
T63.021D 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
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T63.021D.
- Toxic effect of coral snake venom NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from T51-T65
The conditions below can never be reported together with T63.021D 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 T63.021D to fully describe the condition. T63.021D 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 T63.021D to fully describe the condition. T63.021D is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T63.021D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T63.021D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T63
The conditions below are not part of T63.021D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T63.021D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T63.021D existed?
T63.021D 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.