ICD-10 Specific code T57.0: Toxic effect: Arsenic and its compounds

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Toxic effect: Arsenic and its compounds
Flag for French language  French Effet toxique de l'arsenic et ses composés

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 XIX Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
2 T51-T65 Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
3 T57 Toxic effect of other inorganic substances
4 T57.0 Toxic effect: Arsenic and its compounds

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Dimercaprol

Dimercaprol is a chelating agent used in the treatment of acute poisoning by heavy metals.