Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T51 is the diagnosis code for Toxic effect of alcohol. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where T51 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, T51 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
T51 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Toxic effect of alcohol". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
T51 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.
T51 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T51.0, T51.1, T51.2, T51.3, T51.8 and more.
Use T51 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Toxic effect of alcohol" 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 alcohol is T51.
No, T51 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
T51 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T51 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.