AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Toxic Effects of Alkenes
Subcategory T52.81 , Toxic effect of alkenes, has been created with unique codes to identify alkene toxicity: T52.811 Toxic effect of alkenes, accidental (unintentional) T52.812 Toxic effect of alkenes, intentional self-harm T52.813 Toxic effect of alkenes, assault T52.814 Toxic effect of alkenes, undetermined The appropriate seventh character should be added to capture the episode of care. Alkenes (also called olefins) are chemicals widely used in industrial and military applications where exposure can occur via ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. Alkenes are used in the manufacturing of plastics, synthetic rubbers, and jet propellant fuel. They are...