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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lithium Toxicity

ICD-10 Coding for Lithium Toxicity

T56.891A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lithium toxicity includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Lithium Poisoning
Lithium Overdose
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lithium Toxicity

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lithium Toxicity

Use ICD-10 code T56.891A for toxic effect of other metals, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Toxic effect of other metals, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

Billable Code
T56.891A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of symptoms consistent with lithium toxicity
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of lithium toxicity or poisoning

Applicable To

  • • Lithium toxicity
  • • Lithium poisoning

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the intent (accidental, intentional) and includes relevant lab values.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G92

Toxic encephalopathy

Use when encephalopathy is present due to lithium toxicity.

N17.9

Acute kidney injury, unspecified

Use when AKI is present due to lithium toxicity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lithium toxicity?

The ICD-10 code for lithium toxicity is T56.891A, used for toxic effects of metals, including lithium.

How should lithium toxicity be documented?

Document lithium toxicity by specifying serum lithium levels, symptoms, and whether the ingestion was accidental or intentional.

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