Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T52 is the diagnosis code for Toxic effect of organic solvents. This code falls under the section "Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as T52. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where T52 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, T52 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
T52 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Toxic effect of organic solvents". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
T52 is located in Section T51-T65 — "Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
T52 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T52.0, T52.1, T52.2, T52.3, T52.4 and more.
Use T52 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Toxic effect of organic solvents" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Toxic effect of organic solvents is T52.
No, T52 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
T52 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for T52 include: halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (T53.-).
Yes, T52 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.