FY2027 ICD-10-CM reference
T53: Toxic effect of halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
By the HCC Buddy Coding Team
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Toxic effect of halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Nonbillable heading. Verified against the official FY2027 order file.
More specific FY2027 codes
- T53.0: Toxic effects of carbon tetrachlorideNonbillable heading
- T53.1: Toxic effects of chloroformNonbillable heading
- T53.2: Toxic effects of trichloroethyleneNonbillable heading
- T53.3: Toxic effects of tetrachloroethyleneNonbillable heading
- T53.4: Toxic effects of dichloromethaneNonbillable heading
- T53.5: Toxic effects of chlorofluorocarbonsNonbillable heading
- T53.6: Toxic effects of other halogen derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbonsNonbillable heading
- T53.7: Toxic effects of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbonsNonbillable heading
- T53.9: Toxic effects of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbonsNonbillable heading
FY2027 Tabular instructions
Instructions below include applicable chapter, section and parent-code notes. Each note identifies where it appears in the official source.
Instructional note
Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Instructional note
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
birth trauma (P10-P15)
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Instructional note
The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Source: S00-T88 (chapter, inherited).
Instructional note
When no intent is indicated code to accidental. Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the toxic effect cannot be determined.
Source: T51-T65 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
code(s):
Source: T51-T65 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70)
Source: T51-T65 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821)
Source: T51-T65 (section, inherited).
Instructional note
to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Source: T51-T65 (section, inherited).
Excludes1
contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-)
Source: T51-T65 (section, inherited).
Seventh-character instruction
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T53
Source: T53 (category, direct).
Instructional note
initial encounter
Source: T53 (category, direct).
Instructional note
subsequent encounter
Source: T53 (category, direct).
Instructional note
sequela
Source: T53 (category, direct).
Seventh-character definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Compare the FY2027 additions, removals and billable-status changes
What does T53 mean in FY2027?
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Toxic effect of halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Is T53 billable in FY2027?
The FY2027 order file marks T53 as a nonbillable heading. Select a complete billable child code.
Does T53 map to an HCC?
Risk-model mapping is not applicable to this nonbillable heading. Check a complete billable child code.
Source: CMS FY2027 ICD-10-CM order file. Payment model: CMS CY 2027 Rate Announcement. Read the FY2027 Official Guidelines.
Review the FY2026 April edition