Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 981
Toxic effect of petroleum products
  • Short description: Toxic eff petroleum prod.
  • ICD-9-CM 981 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 981 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2010 version of ICD-9-CM 981.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 981 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T52.0X1A Toxic effect of petroleum products, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T52.0X2A Toxic effect of petroleum products, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T52.0X3A Toxic effect of petroleum products, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T52.0X4A Toxic effect of petroleum products, undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Toxic effect of paraffin wax
  • Toxic effect of petroleum product
Applies To
  • Benzine
  • Gasoline
  • Kerosene
  • Paraffin wax
  • Petroleum:
    • ether
    • naphtha
    • spirit
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