ICD-9-CM 961.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 961.2 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).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM T37.8X1A Poisoning by other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
Clinical Information
Acute or chronic disease produced by exposure to mercury or toxic mercury compounds
Poisoning due to absorption or ingestion of lead or one of its salts; symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, colic, constipation, insomnia, headache, dizziness, irritability, moderate hypertension, albuminuria, anemia, encephalopathy, and peripheral neuropathy leading to paralysis