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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Epinephrine Administration

ICD-10 Coding for Epinephrine Administration

T78.2XXA
J0171

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for epinephrine administration includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Adrenaline Injection
EpiPen Use
Epinephrine Auto-Injector
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Epinephrine Administration

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Epinephrine Administration

Use ICD-10 code T78.2XXA for anaphylactic shock, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anaphylactic shock, unspecified

Billable Code
T78.2XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of two or more systems involved (e.g., respiratory and cutaneous)

Applicable To

  • • Anaphylaxis due to unspecified cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of epinephrine for anaphylaxis.

Injection, epinephrine, 0.1 mg

Non-Billable
J0171
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Epinephrine injection for anaphylaxis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure correct dosage and route are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J0171

Injection, epinephrine, 0.1 mg

Use for billing epinephrine administration in anaphylaxis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is epinephrine coded in ICD-10?

Epinephrine administration for anaphylaxis is coded with T78.2XXA for unspecified anaphylactic shock, and J0171 for the injection. Use J3490 for auto-injectors with NDC.

What is the ICD-10 code for anaphylaxis?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified anaphylactic shock is T78.2XXA. It is used when the specific allergen is not identified.

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