T54 ICD-10-CM Code: Toxic effect of corrosive substances
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T54Toxic effect of corrosive substances
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T54 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)
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Category T54
Toxic effect of corrosive substances
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Code T54
Toxic effect of corrosive substances
More specific choices
Codes under T54
T54 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T54.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T54.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T54.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T54.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T54.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T54 mean?
T54 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Toxic effect of corrosive substances.”
Is T54 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T54 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T54 located in ICD-10-CM?
T54 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65) (T51–T65), under category T54, Toxic effect of corrosive substances.
What coding notes are listed for T54?
No inclusion terms are listed for T54 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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