Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T62 is the diagnosis code for Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food. 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 T62. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where T62 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, T62 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
T62 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
T62 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.
T62 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T62.0, T62.1, T62.2, T62.8, T62.9.
Use T62 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food" 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 other noxious substances eaten as food is T62.
No, T62 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
T62 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for T62 include: allergic reaction to food, such as:; anaphylactic shock (reaction) due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-); bacterial food borne intoxications (A05.-) and more.
Yes, T62 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.