T56.2X1Header code — not billable
Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, accidental (unintentional)
Short description: Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, accidental
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T56
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category T56
T56Toxic effect of metalsT56.0Toxic effects of lead and its compoundsT56.0XToxic effects of lead and its compoundsT56.0X1Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, accidentalT56.0X1AToxic effect of lead and its compounds, accidental, initYesT56.0X1DToxic effect of lead and its compounds, accidental, subsYesT56.0X1SToxic effect of lead and its compounds, accidental, sequelaYesT56.0X2Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, self-harmT56.0X2AToxic effect of lead and its compounds, self-harm, initYesT56.0X2DToxic effect of lead and its compounds, self-harm, subsYesT56.0X2SToxic effect of lead and its compounds, self-harm, sequelaYesT56.0X3Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, assault
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T56.2X1?
T56.2X1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Toxic effect of chromium and its compounds, accidental (unintentional).
Is T56.2X1 a billable code?
No. T56.2X1 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T56.2X1 in?
T56.2X1 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T56.2X1 become effective?
T56.2X1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T56.2X1?
T56.2X1 belongs to category T56, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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