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Table of Drugs and Chemicals

Metals (heavy) (nonmedicinal)

SubstancePoisoning, accidentalPoisoning, intentional self-harmPoisoning, assaultPoisoning, undeterminedAdverse effectUnderdosing
Metals (heavy) (nonmedicinal)T56.91T56.92T56.93T56.94
dust, fumes, or vapor NECT56.91T56.92T56.93T56.94
gadoliniumT56.821T56.822T56.823T56.824
light NECT56.91T56.92T56.93T56.94
dust, fumes, or vapor NECT56.91T56.92T56.93T56.94
specified NECT56.891T56.892T56.893T56.894
thalliumT56.811T56.812T56.813T56.814
Use the index to find a code, then confirm it in the Tabular List before assigning it. A code ending in a dash is incomplete, and a code in [brackets] is a manifestation code reported after the underlying condition. Search the whole index.

Frequently asked questions

What are the ICD-10-CM codes for Metals?

Per the ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals: poisoning, accidental T56.91; poisoning, intentional self-harm T56.92; poisoning, assault T56.93; poisoning, undetermined T56.94. Always confirm the code, and add the required 7th character where applicable, in the Tabular List.

ICD-10-CM Table of Drugs and Chemicals maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.