T65.5X3A – Toxic effect of nitroglycerin and other nitric acids and esters, assault, initial encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code T65.5X3A

Code: T65.5X3A (claims format: T655X3A)
Description: Toxic effect of nitroglycerin and other nitric acids and esters, assault, initial encounter
Short description: Tox eff of nitro & oth nitric acids and esters, asslt, init
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: T65 › T65.5 › T65.5X › T65.5X3

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.

T65 – Toxic effect of other and unspecified substances

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T65

T65.5 – Toxic effect of nitroglycerin and other nitric acids and esters

Applicable to:

Toxic effect of 1,2,3-Propanetriol trinitrate

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 T65.5X3

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T65.5X3A?

T65.5X3A is the ICD-10-CM code for toxic effect of nitroglycerin and other nitric acids and esters, assault, initial encounter, in the block T51-T65 (Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source).

Is T65.5X3A a billable code?

Yes. T65.5X3A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does T65.5X3A belong to?

It belongs to category T65 – Toxic effect of other and unspecified substances.

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.