Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 983.1
Toxic effect of acids
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 983.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 983.1 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 983.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T54.2X1A Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T54.2X2A Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T54.2X3A Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T54.2X4A Toxic effect of corrosive acids and acid-like substances, undetermined, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Toxic effect of acid
Applies To
  • Acid:
    • hydrochloric
    • nitric
    • sulfuric
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