
2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E980.6
Poisoning by corrosive and caustic substances, undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted
- Short description: Undet pois-corros/caust.
- ICD-9-CM E980.6 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E980.6 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).
- E980.6 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
- You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM E980.6.
- More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM E980.6: 2013 2014 2015.
- No ICD-10-CM code(s) convert to ICD-9-CM E980.6
Approximate Synonyms
- Caustic alkalis causing toxic effect (disorder)
- Toxic effect of acid
- Toxic effect of caustic alkali
Applies To
- Poisoning, undetermined whether accidental or purposeful, by substances classifiable to E864
