T63.833 – Toxic effect of contact with other venomous amphibian, assault

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T63.833

Code: T63.833 (claims format: T63833)
Description: Toxic effect of contact with other venomous amphibian, assault
Short description: Toxic effect of contact with oth venomous amphibian, assault
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T51-T65 Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
Parent codes: T63 › T63.8 › T63.83

Billable codes under T63.833

T63.833 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T63 – Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants

Includes:

bite or touch of venomous animal
pricked or stuck by thorn or leaf

Excludes2 (not included here):

ingestion of toxic animal or plant (T61.-, T62.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T63

T63.83 – Toxic effect of contact with other venomous amphibian

Excludes1 (not coded here):

contact with nonvenomous amphibian (W62.9)

Block T51-T65

Excludes1 (not coded here):

contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-)

Use additional code:

code(s):
for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70)
personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821)
to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Notes:

When no intent is indicated code to accidental. Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the toxic effect cannot be determined.

Related codes in T63.83

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T63.833?

T63.833 is the ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of contact with other venomous amphibian, assault, in the block T51-T65 (Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source).

Is T63.833 a billable code?

No. T63.833 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T63.833 belong to?

It belongs to category T63 – Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals and plants.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.