Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T63 is the diagnosis code for Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants. This code falls under the section "Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source" within Chapter 19 â 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 are not included in T63. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where T63 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, T63 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
T63 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
T63 is located in Section T51-T65 â "Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
T63 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T63.0, T63.1, T63.2, T63.3, T63.4 and more.
Use T63 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants" 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 contact with venomous animals and plants is T63.
No, T63 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
T63 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T63 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.