T61.12XS is the authoritative medical code for Scombroid fish poisoning, intentional self-harm, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for scombroid fish poisoning, intentional self-harm, sequela (ICD-10-CM T61.12XS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Scombroid fish poisoning, intentional self-harm, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code T61.12S. Excludes1 (not coded here): allergic reaction to food, such as:; anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction T78.0-; bacterial foodborne intoxications A05.-; dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2); food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome K52.21; food protein-induced enteropathy K52.22; gastroenteritis noninfective K52.29; toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxins T64; toxic effect of cyanides T65.0-; toxic effect of harmful algae bloom T65.82-; toxic effect of hydrogen cyanide T57.3-; toxic effect of mercury T56.1-; toxic effect of red tide T65.82-; contact with and suspected exposure to toxic substances Z77.-. 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; to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable Z18.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T61.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T61.12XS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- allergic reaction to food, such as:
- anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction T78.0-
- bacterial foodborne intoxications A05.-
- dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2)
- food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome K52.21
- food protein-induced enteropathy K52.22
- gastroenteritis noninfective K52.29
- toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxins T64
- toxic effect of cyanides T65.0-
- toxic effect of harmful algae bloom T65.82-
- toxic effect of hydrogen cyanide T57.3-
- toxic effect of mercury T56.1-
- toxic effect of red tide T65.82-
- contact with and suspected exposure to toxic substances Z77.-
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- 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
- to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable Z18.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does T61.12XS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T61.
What can't be coded together with T61.12XS?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, T61.12XS must not be reported together with: allergic reaction to food, such as:; anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-); bacterial foodborne intoxications (A05.-); dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2).
Is an additional code needed with T61.12XS?
Use additional code(s) to specify: 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); to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T61.12XS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T61 — Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
- T61.0 — Ciguatera fish poisoning
- T61.01 — Ciguatera fish poisoning, accidental (unintentional)
- T61.01XA — Ciguatera fish poisoning, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T61.01XD — Ciguatera fish poisoning, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T61.01XS — Ciguatera fish poisoning, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T61.02 — Ciguatera fish poisoning, intentional self-harm
- T61.02XA — Ciguatera fish poisoning, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T61.02XD — Ciguatera fish poisoning, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T61.02XS — Ciguatera fish poisoning, intentional self-harm, sequela
View all 40 codes in the T61 family