T56.0X3S

T56.0X3S: Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, assault, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

T56.0X3S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of lead and its compounds, assault, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check T56.0X3S with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "S": sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T56

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above T56.0X3S

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on T56: Toxic effect of metals

arsenic and its compounds (T57.0)
manganese and its compounds (T57.2)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

T56.0X3S is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A56612Billing and Coding: CT of the Head

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.