ICD-10-CM T62: Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T62

Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T62

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • 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-)
Inclusion Terms

Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms NOS

Inclusion Terms

Toxic effect of ingested berries NOS

Inclusion Terms

Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s) NOS

Inclusion Terms

Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food NOS

Inclusion Terms

Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food NOS

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T62

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T62):

T62.0 - Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms T62.0X - Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms T62.0X1 - Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, accidental (unintentional) T62.0X2 - Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, intentional self-harm T62.0X3 - Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, assault T62.0X4 - Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, undetermined T62.1 - Toxic effect of ingested berries T62.1X - Toxic effect of ingested berries T62.1X1 - Toxic effect of ingested berries, accidental (unintentional) T62.1X2 - Toxic effect of ingested berries, intentional self-harm T62.1X3 - Toxic effect of ingested berries, assault T62.1X4 - Toxic effect of ingested berries, undetermined T62.2 - Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s) T62.2X - Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s) T62.2X1 - Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s), accidental (unintentional) T62.2X2 - Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s), intentional self-harm T62.2X3 - Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s), assault T62.2X4 - Toxic effect of other ingested (parts of) plant(s), undetermined T62.8 - Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food T62.8X - Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food T62.8X1 - Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, accidental (unintentional) T62.8X2 - Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, intentional self-harm T62.8X3 - Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, assault T62.8X4 - Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, undetermined T62.9 - Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food T62.91 - Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, accidental (unintentional) T62.92 - Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, intentional self-harm T62.93 - Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, assault T62.94 - Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, undetermined

About ICD-10-CM Code T62 (Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food)

ICD-10-CM code T62 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 T62 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T62 - Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food. 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 other noxious substances eaten as food.