Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants
Chapter 19:Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes
ICD-10 T63 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants.
The T63 category in the ICD-10 coding system pertains to the toxic effects resulting from contact with venomous animals and plants. This includes a variety of conditions that arise from bites, stings, or contact with organisms such as snakes, spiders, insects, and certain plants known to produce toxic reactions. The clinical significance of this category lies in its ability to capture a range of symptoms and reactions that can vary from mild local irritation to severe systemic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Proper coding is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment, as well as for tracking epidemiological trends related to venomous encounters.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
T63 includes conditions such as envenomation from snake bites, insect stings, and contact dermatitis from poisonous plants like poison ivy or poison oak.
T63 codes should be used when a patient presents with symptoms directly related to exposure to venomous animals or plants, particularly when the exposure is confirmed or suspected.
Documentation should include details of the exposure, the type of venomous agent, the symptoms presented, and any treatments administered, as well as follow-up care.
