ICD-10 Specific code T56.1: Toxic effect: Mercury 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
English	Toxic effect: Mercury and its compounds
French	Effet toxique du mercure 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	T56	Toxic effect of metals
4	T56.1	Toxic effect: Mercury and its compounds

Indicated medicines

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

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