Question 1

Is T61 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T61 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code T61 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T61 represents Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code T61 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T61 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T61?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T61 is section:T51-T65 (Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source (T51-T65)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from T61?

Accepted Answer

Code T61 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: allergic reaction to food, such as:; anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-); bacterial foodborne intoxications (A05.-) and 10 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with T61 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does T61 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T61 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., T61XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T612026

Excludes114Not coded together

Excludes22Not included here

Use Additional Code5Add code for detail

Notes3Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Excluded By3Codes that exclude this one