T56.0X2

Non-billable

Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, intentional self-harm

T56.0X2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, intentional self-harm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T56.0X2A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T56.0X
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Lead is a metal that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. Lead can be found in all parts of our environment. Much of it comes from human activities such as mining and manufacturing. Lead used to be in paint; older houses may still have lead paint. You could be exposed to lead by: Eating food or drinking water that contains lead. Water pipes in older homes may contain lead. Working in a job where lead is used Using…

Read more about Lead Poisoning at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T56.0X2?
T56.0X2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, intentional self-harm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T56.0X2 a billable code?
No — T56.0X2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T56.0X2A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T56.0X2?
T56.0X2 has 3 more specific child codes, including T56.0X2A, T56.0X2D, T56.0X2S.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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