Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T61.781 is the diagnosis code for Other shellfish poisoning, accidental (unintentional). 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 T61.781 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T61.781 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T61.781 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other shellfish poisoning, accidental (unintentional)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T61.781 is T61.78 ("Other shellfish poisoning"). T61.781 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T61.781 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.
Use T61.781 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other shellfish poisoning, accidental (unintentional)" 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 Other shellfish poisoning, accidental (unintentional) is T61.781.
Yes, T61.781 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T61.781 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T61.781 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.