T61.13XS is the authoritative medical code for Scombroid fish poisoning, assault, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for scombroid fish poisoning, assault, sequela (ICD-10-CM T61.13XS), 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, assault, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code T61.13S. 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 T61.13XS 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 T61.13XS 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 T61.13XS?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, T61.13XS 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 T61.13XS?
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 T61.13XS 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