ICD-10-CM T54: Toxic effect of corrosive substances

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T54

Toxic effect of corrosive substances

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T54

Inclusion Terms

Toxic effects of phenol and phenol homologues NOS

Inclusion Terms

Toxic effects of other corrosive organic compounds NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Toxic effects of hydrochloric acid
  • Toxic effects of sulfuric acid
Inclusion Terms

Toxic effects of corrosive acids and acid-like substances NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Toxic effects of potassium hydroxide
  • Toxic effects of sodium hydroxide
Inclusion Terms

Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances NOS

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T54

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T54):

T54.0 - Toxic effects of phenol and phenol homologues T54.0X - Toxic effects of phenol and phenol homologues T54.0X1 - Toxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, accidental (unintentional) T54.0X2 - Toxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, intentional self-harm T54.0X3 - Toxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, assault T54.0X4 - Toxic effect of phenol and phenol homologues, undetermined T54.1 - Toxic effects of other corrosive organic compounds T54.1X - Toxic effects of other corrosive organic compounds T54.1X1 - Toxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, accidental (unintentional) T54.1X2 - Toxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, intentional self-harm T54.1X3 - Toxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, assault T54.1X4 - Toxic effect of other corrosive organic compounds, undetermined T54.2 - Toxic effects of corrosive acids and acid-like substances T54.2X - Toxic effects of corrosive acids and acid-like substances T54.2X1 - Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, accidental (unintentional) T54.2X2 - Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm T54.2X3 - Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, assault T54.2X4 - Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, undetermined T54.3 - Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances T54.3X - Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances T54.3X1 - Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances, accidental (unintentional) T54.3X2 - Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances, intentional self-harm T54.3X3 - Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances, assault T54.3X4 - Toxic effect of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances, undetermined T54.9 - Toxic effects of unspecified corrosive substance T54.91 - Toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance, accidental (unintentional) T54.92 - Toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance, intentional self-harm T54.93 - Toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance, assault T54.94 - Toxic effect of unspecified corrosive substance, undetermined

About ICD-10-CM Code T54 (Toxic effect of corrosive substances)

ICD-10-CM code T54 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T54 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T54 - Toxic effect of corrosive substances. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Toxic effect of corrosive substances.