Is T53.5 a billable code?
No. T53.5 is a header code that groups 12 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T53.5: Toxic effects of chlorofluorocarbons
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T53.5 groups related diagnoses under toxic effects of chlorofluorocarbons. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T53.5
- T53.5X1AToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
- T53.5X1DToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
- T53.5X1SToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, accidental (unintentional), sequela
- T53.5X2AToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
- T53.5X2DToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
- T53.5X2SToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, intentional self-harm, sequela
- T53.5X3AToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, assault, initial encounter
- T53.5X3DToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, assault, subsequent encounter
- T53.5X3SToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, assault, sequela
- T53.5X4AToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, undetermined, initial encounter
- T53.5X4DToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, undetermined, subsequent encounter
- T53.5X4SToxic effect of chlorofluorocarbons, undetermined, sequela
Other codes in T53 Toxic effect of halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
- T53.0Toxic effects of carbon tetrachlorideheader
- T53.1Toxic effects of chloroformheader
- T53.2Toxic effects of trichloroethyleneheader
- T53.3Toxic effects of tetrachloroethyleneheader
- T53.4Toxic effects of dichloromethaneheader
- T53.6Toxic effects of other halogen derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbonsheader
- T53.7Toxic effects of other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbonsheader
- T53.9Toxic effects of unspecified halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbonsheader
T53.5 questions
What does T53.5 mean?
T53.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Toxic effects of chlorofluorocarbons. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.