X493-char group
Accidental poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified chemicals and noxious substances
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Cannot be used as primary diagnosis
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Incl.: corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis glues and adhesives metals including fumes and vapours paints and dyes plant foods and fertilizers poisoning NOS poisonous foodstuffs and poisonous plants soaps and detergents Excl.: contact with venomous animals and plants (X20-X29)