ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
T53.91XS Toxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, accidental (unintentional), sequela
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- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a sequela: a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of the injury. The sequela itself is usually coded first, followed by this code.
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Other codes in T53
108 complete codes in this category.
- T53.7X3SToxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, assault, sequela
- T53.7X4AToxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, undetermined, initial encounter
- T53.7X4DToxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T53.7X4SToxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, undetermined, sequela
- T53.91XAToxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T53.91XDToxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T53.91XSToxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T53.92XAToxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T53.92XDToxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T53.92XSToxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T53.93XAToxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, assault, initial encounter
- T53.93XDToxic effect of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, assault, subsequent encounter
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has T53, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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