Toxic effect of beryllium and its compounds

This code signifies adverse health effects resulting from exposure to beryllium or its chemical derivatives. These effects can range from acute chemical pneumonitis to chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a granulomatous lung condition. It describes the toxic manifestation rather than the exposure itself.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a patient's illness, injury, or symptomology is directly attributable to beryllium toxicity. This includes cases of occupational exposure leading to acute or chronic beryllium poisoning. Supporting documentation should detail the exposure and the resulting clinical findings.

• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the beryllium toxicity is the reason for the encounter.
• Do not confuse with codes for simple exposure (V-codes) without documented toxic effects.
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the patient's condition to beryllium exposure, specifying the toxic effect.