T59
Non-Billable

Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors?

ICD-10-CM T59 is the diagnosis code for Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for T59

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as T59. They are mutually exclusive:

  • chlorofluorocarbons (T53.5)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T59 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 10 entries
T59.0Toxic effect of nitrogen oxidesNon-BillableT59.0XToxic effect of nitrogen oxidesNon-BillableT59.0X1Toxic effect of nitrogen oxides, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.0X2Toxic effect of nitrogen oxides, intentional self-harmBillableT59.0X3Toxic effect of nitrogen oxides, assaultBillableT59.0X4Toxic effect of nitrogen oxides, undeterminedBillableT59.1Toxic effect of sulfur dioxideNon-BillableT59.1XToxic effect of sulfur dioxideNon-BillableT59.1X1Toxic effect of sulfur dioxide, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.1X2Toxic effect of sulfur dioxide, intentional self-harmBillableT59.1X3Toxic effect of sulfur dioxide, assaultBillableT59.1X4Toxic effect of sulfur dioxide, undeterminedBillableT59.2Toxic effect of formaldehydeNon-BillableT59.2XToxic effect of formaldehydeNon-BillableT59.2X1Toxic effect of formaldehyde, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.2X2Toxic effect of formaldehyde, intentional self-harmBillableT59.2X3Toxic effect of formaldehyde, assaultBillableT59.2X4Toxic effect of formaldehyde, undeterminedBillableT59.3Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gasNon-BillableT59.3XToxic effect of lacrimogenic gasNon-BillableT59.3X1Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.3X2Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, intentional self-harmBillableT59.3X3Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, assaultBillableT59.3X4Toxic effect of lacrimogenic gas, undeterminedBillableT59.4Toxic effect of chlorine gasNon-BillableT59.4XToxic effect of chlorine gasNon-BillableT59.4X1Toxic effect of chlorine gas, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.4X2Toxic effect of chlorine gas, intentional self-harmBillableT59.4X3Toxic effect of chlorine gas, assaultBillableT59.4X4Toxic effect of chlorine gas, undeterminedBillableT59.5Toxic effect of fluorine gas and hydrogen fluorideNon-BillableT59.5XToxic effect of fluorine gas and hydrogen fluorideNon-BillableT59.5X1Toxic effect of fluorine gas and hydrogen fluoride, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.5X2Toxic effect of fluorine gas and hydrogen fluoride, intentional self-harmBillableT59.5X3Toxic effect of fluorine gas and hydrogen fluoride, assaultBillableT59.5X4Toxic effect of fluorine gas and hydrogen fluoride, undeterminedBillableT59.6Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfideNon-BillableT59.6XToxic effect of hydrogen sulfideNon-BillableT59.6X1Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.6X2Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, intentional self-harmBillableT59.6X3Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, assaultBillableT59.6X4Toxic effect of hydrogen sulfide, undeterminedBillableT59.7Toxic effect of carbon dioxideNon-BillableT59.7XToxic effect of carbon dioxideNon-BillableT59.7X1Toxic effect of carbon dioxide, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.7X2Toxic effect of carbon dioxide, intentional self-harmBillableT59.7X3Toxic effect of carbon dioxide, assaultBillableT59.7X4Toxic effect of carbon dioxide, undeterminedBillableT59.8Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vaporsNon-BillableT59.81Toxic effect of smokeNon-BillableT59.811Toxic effect of smoke, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.812Toxic effect of smoke, intentional self-harmBillableT59.813Toxic effect of smoke, assaultBillableT59.814Toxic effect of smoke, undeterminedBillableT59.89Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vaporsNon-BillableT59.891Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vapors, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.892Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vapors, intentional self-harmBillableT59.893Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vapors, assaultBillableT59.894Toxic effect of other specified gases, fumes and vapors, undeterminedBillableT59.9Toxic effect of unspecified gases, fumes and vaporsNon-BillableT59.91Toxic effect of unspecified gases, fumes and vapors, accidental (unintentional)BillableT59.92Toxic effect of unspecified gases, fumes and vapors, intentional self-harmBillableT59.93Toxic effect of unspecified gases, fumes and vapors, assaultBillableT59.94Toxic effect of unspecified gases, fumes and vapors, undeterminedBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T59 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T59 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T59 mean?

T59 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is T59 in?

T59 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.

What are the sub-codes of T59?

T59 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T59.0, T59.1, T59.2, T59.3, T59.4 and more.

When should I use T59?

Use T59 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors?

The ICD-10-CM code for Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors is T59.

Can T59 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T59 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T59 in?

T59 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from T59?

Type 1 Excludes for T59 include: chlorofluorocarbons (T53.5).

Is T59 valid for 2026?

Yes, T59 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T59
Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapors
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T51-T65 — Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
2026 ICD-10-CM