T62 ICD-10-CM Code: Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T62Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T62 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 T62
Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
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Code T62
Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
More specific choices
Codes under T62
T62 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 T62.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T62.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T62.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- allergic reaction to food, such as:
- anaphylactic shock (reaction) due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-)
- bacterial food borne 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 hydrogen cyanide (T57.3-)
- toxic effect of mercury (T56.1-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T62.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T62 mean?
T62 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food.”
Is T62 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T62 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 T62 located in ICD-10-CM?
T62 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 T62, Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food.
What coding notes are listed for T62?
No inclusion terms are listed for T62 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: allergic reaction to food, such as:; anaphylactic shock (reaction) due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-); bacterial food borne 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 hydrogen cyanide (T57.3-); toxic effect of mercury (T56.1-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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