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T53.7X2 vs T53.7X4

T53.7X2 (Toxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, intentional self-harm) compared with T53.7X4 (Toxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, undetermined), from the official CMS tabular data. T53.7X2 and T53.7X4 code the same substance (Chlorbenzene) with a different intent.

Relationship

Informational

Drug table relationship

T53.7X2
Toxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, intentional self-harm
↔
T53.7X4
Toxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, undetermined

Same substance, different circumstance of exposure.

Same substance — undetermined intent (Chlorbenzene)

Accidental poisoning, intentional self-harm, assault, undetermined intent, adverse effect and underdosing are mutually exclusive columns — exactly one applies to a given encounter.

Source: CMS Table of Drugs and Chemicals

Can these codes be reported together?

Same substance, different intent. T53.7X2 and T53.7X4 code the same substance (Chlorbenzene) with a different circumstance of exposure.

From the CMS Table of Drugs and Chemicals: accidental poisoning, intentional self-harm, assault, undetermined intent, adverse effect and underdosing are mutually exclusive columns — only one of them applies to a given encounter.

Side by side

T53.7X2Toxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, intentional self-harmT53.7X4Toxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, undetermined
Billing statusNon-billable headerNon-billable header
ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionToxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, intentional self-harm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T53.7X2).Toxic effect of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, undetermined is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T53.7X4).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T53The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T53
Use additional code
code(s):
for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70)
personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821)
code(s):
for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70)
personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821)
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Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources