T55.0

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Toxic effect of soaps

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T55.0 represents toxic effect of soaps. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 1 more specific child codes under T55.0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T55.0?

ICD-10-CM code T55.0 is "Toxic effect of soaps". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T55.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T55.0 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

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Code Information

CodeT55.0
BillableNo — Header code
ParentT55
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes1

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)