T63.93XD — Toxic effect of contact with unspecified venomous animal, assault, subsequent encounter
Is T63.93XD billable?
Yes, but T63.93XD is an unspecified code. T63.93XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T63.93XD 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 T63.93XD — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T63.001DToxic effect of unspecified snake venom, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.111DToxic effect of venom of gila monster, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.2X1DToxic effect of venom of scorpion, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.301DToxic effect of unspecified spider venom, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.411DToxic effect of venom of centipedes and venomous millipedes, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.511DToxic effect of contact with stingray, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.611DToxic effect of contact with Portuguese Man-o-war, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.711DToxic effect of contact with venomous marine plant, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T63.811DToxic effect of contact with venomous frog, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
T63.93XD at a glance
| Code | T63.93XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Toxic effect of contact with unspecified venomous animal, assault, 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 T63.93XD?
In T63.93XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T63.93XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T63.93XD group to?
T63.93XD 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 T63.93XD 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 T63.93XD to fully describe the condition. T63.93XD 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 T63.93XD to fully describe the condition. T63.93XD is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T63.93XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T63.93XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T63
The conditions below are not part of T63.93XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T63.93XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T63.93XD existed?
T63.93XD 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.