T55 ICD-10-CM Code: Toxic effect of soaps and detergents
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T55Toxic effect of soaps and detergents
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T55 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 T55
Toxic effect of soaps and detergents
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Code T55
Toxic effect of soaps and detergents
More specific choices
Codes under T55
T55 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 T55.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T55.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T55.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T55.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T55.
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 T55 mean?
T55 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Toxic effect of soaps and detergents.”
Is T55 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T55 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 T55 located in ICD-10-CM?
T55 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 T55, Toxic effect of soaps and detergents.
What coding notes are listed for T55?
No inclusion terms are listed for T55 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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