T61 ICD-10-CM Code: Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T61Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T61 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 T61
Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
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Code T61
Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
Codes under T61
T61 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T61.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T61.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T61.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- allergic reaction to food, such as:
- anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-)
- bacterial foodborne intoxications (A05.-)
- dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2)
- food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (K52.21)
- food protein-induced enteropathy (K52.22)
- gastroenteritis (noninfective) (K52.29)
- toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxins (T64)
- toxic effect of cyanides (T65.0-)
- toxic effect of harmful algae bloom (T65.82-)
- toxic effect of hydrogen cyanide (T57.3-)
- toxic effect of mercury (T56.1-)
- toxic effect of red tide (T65.82-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T61.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T61 mean?
T61 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood.”
Is T61 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T61 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 T61 located in ICD-10-CM?
T61 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 T61, Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood.
What coding notes are listed for T61?
No inclusion terms are listed for T61 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: allergic reaction to food, such as:; anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-); bacterial foodborne intoxications (A05.-); dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2); food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (K52.21); food protein-induced enteropathy (K52.22); gastroenteritis (noninfective) (K52.29); toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxins (T64); toxic effect of cyanides (T65.0-); toxic effect of harmful algae bloom (T65.82-); toxic effect of hydrogen cyanide (T57.3-); toxic effect of mercury (T56.1-); toxic effect of red tide (T65.82-). No Excludes2 note is listed.