T54.3
Header — not billableToxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances
The ICD-10 code for toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances is T54.3.
T54.3 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 1 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Toxic effects of potassium hydroxide
- Toxic effects of sodium hydroxide
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under T54.3
Related codes in this category
- T54.0Toxic effects of phenol and phenol homologuesnon-billable header
- T54.1Toxic effects of other corrosive organic compoundsnon-billable header
- T54.2Toxic effects of corrosive acids and acid-like substancesnon-billable header
- T54.9Toxic effects of unspecified corrosive substancenon-billable header
- T54.3Toxic effects of corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substancesnon-billable header