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T65.82
Non-billable

Toxic effect of harmful algae and algae toxins

Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Inclusion Terms

7 items
  • Toxic effect of (harmful) algae bloom NOS
  • Toxic effect of blue-green algae bloom
  • Toxic effect of brown tide
  • Toxic effect of cyanobacteria bloom
  • Toxic effect of Florida red tide
  • Toxic effect of pfiesteria piscicida
  • Toxic effect of red tide

Coding Guidance

T65.82 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.

Additional Information from Parent Codes

The following information may apply to this code from its parent codes in the ICD-10 hierarchy. This information is important for proper coding and classification.

Excludes1

2 items

From S00-T88:

Use Additional Code

1 item

From S00-T88:

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

7th Character Notes

4 items

From T65:

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T65
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela
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