T56.894D
T56.894D: Toxic effect of other metals, undetermined, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
T56.894D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of other metals, undetermined, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check T56.894D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "D": subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T56
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
T56.894D is named in 2 Medicare coverage policies: 2 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A56612Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
- A56767Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.