T56.1X2

Non-billable

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

T56.1X2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Toxic effect of mercury and its compounds, intentional self-harm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T56.1X2A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T56.1X
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Mercury is an element that is found in air, water and soil. It has several forms. Metallic mercury is a shiny, silver-white, odorless liquid. If heated, it is a colorless, odorless gas. It also combines with other elements to form powders or crystals. Mercury is in many products. Metallic mercury is used in glass thermometers, silver dental fillings, and button batteries. Mercury salts may be used in skin creams and…

Read more about Mercury at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Medications indicated for this condition

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T56.1X2?
T56.1X2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Toxic effect of mercury and its compounds, intentional self-harm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T56.1X2 a billable code?
No — T56.1X2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T56.1X2A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T56.1X2?
T56.1X2 has 3 more specific child codes, including T56.1X2A, T56.1X2D, T56.1X2S.

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

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