2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Injury And Poisoning 800-999 > Toxic Effects Of Substances Chiefly Nonmedicinal As To Source 980-989 > Toxic Effect Of Other Metals 985.* > 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 985.1 Toxic effect of arsenic and its compounds  On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date. The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 985.1 can be accessed here. Disorders associated with acute or chronic exposure to compounds containing ARSENIC (ARSENICALS) which may be fatal. Acute oral ingestion is associated with gastrointestinal symptoms and an encephalopathy which may manifest as SEIZURES, mental status changes, and COMA. Chronic exposure is associated with mucosal irritation, desquamating rash, myalgias, peripheral neuropathy, and white transverse (Mees) lines in the fingernails. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1212) 985.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 985.1 contains 4 index entries View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 985.* hierarchy ICD9Data's sister site ProcedureCodes.com launches with the 2008/09 CPT® codes - read more on the ICD9Data.com blog. Index entries containing 985.1: Arsenical pigmentation 985.1 from drug or medicinal agent correct substance properly administered 709.09 overdose or wrong substance given or taken 961.1 Arsenism 985.1 from drug or medicinal agent correct substance properly administered 692.4 overdose or wrong substance given or taken 961.1 Disease, diseased - see also Syndrome Haff 985.1 Haff disease 985.1