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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Aluminum Exposure/Toxicity

ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Aluminum Exposure/Toxicity

T56.8X-
Z77.01

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

Also Known as:
Aluminum Toxicity
Chronic Aluminum Exposure
Aluminum Overload
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Aluminum Exposure/Toxicity

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Aluminum Exposure/Toxicity

Use ICD-10 code T56.8X- for toxic effect of other specified metals (aluminum), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Toxic effect of other specified metals (Aluminum)

Non-Billable
T56.8X-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of elevated serum aluminum levels with clinical symptoms.
coding:
  • • Use T56.8X- as primary code when toxicity is confirmed.

Applicable To

  • • Aluminum toxicity
  • • Chronic aluminum exposure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing with T56.8X- as primary when toxicity is present.

Contact with and exposure to hazardous metals

Non-Billable
Z77.01
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented history of exposure to aluminum

Applicable To

  • • Occupational exposure to aluminum

Important Notes

  • • Use as secondary code unless exposure is the sole reason for encounter.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z18.12

Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments

Use when aluminum fragments are retained in the body.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is persistent aluminum exposure coded in ICD-10?

Persistent aluminum exposure is primarily coded with T56.8X- for toxicity, and Z77.01 for exposure without symptoms. Proper sequencing and documentation are essential.

What are the documentation requirements for aluminum toxicity?

Documentation must include specific lab results, exposure history, and clinical symptoms to support coding for aluminum toxicity.

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