T63.12 — Toxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard
Is T63.12 billable?
No — T63.12 is a non-billable header code. T63.12 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 T63.12.
Billable codes under this header
- T63.121AToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T63.121DToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.121SToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T63.122AToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T63.122DToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T63.122SToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T63.123AToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, assault, initial encounter
- T63.123DToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, assault, subsequent encounter
- T63.123SToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, assault, sequela
- T63.124AToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, undetermined, initial encounter
- T63.124DToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T63.124SToxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, undetermined, sequela
T63.12 at a glance
| Code | T63.12 |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard |
| 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 T63.12 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 T63.12 to fully describe the condition. T63.12 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 T63.12 to fully describe the condition. T63.12 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T63.12, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T63.12 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T63
The conditions below are not part of T63.12, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T63.12 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T63.12? (4)
- T63.121Toxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, accidental (unintentional)not billable
- T63.122Toxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, intentional self-harmnot billable
- T63.123Toxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, assaultnot billable
- T63.124Toxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, undeterminednot billable
How long has T63.12 existed?
T63.12 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.