T62.1X is the authoritative medical code for Toxic effect of ingested berries. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for toxic effect of ingested berries (ICD-10-CM T62.1X), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Toxic effect of ingested berries is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code T62.1X. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): allergic reaction to food, such as:; anaphylactic shock reaction due to adverse food reaction T78.0-; bacterial food borne 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 hydrogen cyanide T57.3-; toxic effect of mercury T56.1-; 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 T62.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T62.1X 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 shock reaction due to adverse food reaction T78.0-
- bacterial food borne 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 hydrogen cyanide T57.3-
- toxic effect of mercury T56.1-
- 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
Can T62.1X be billed directly?
No. T62.1X (Toxic effect of ingested berries) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does T62.1X require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T62.
What can't be coded together with T62.1X?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, T62.1X must not be reported together with: allergic reaction to food, such as:; anaphylactic shock (reaction) due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-); bacterial food borne intoxications (A05.-); dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2).
Is an additional code needed with T62.1X?
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 T62.1X in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T62 — Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
- T62.0 — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms
- T62.0X — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms
- T62.0X1 — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, accidental (unintentional)
- T62.0X1A — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T62.0X1D — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T62.0X1S — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T62.0X2 — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, intentional self-harm
- T62.0X2A — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T62.0X2D — Toxic effect of ingested mushrooms, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the T62 family