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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Medication Reaction

ICD-10 Coding for Medication Reaction

T36.0x5A
T88.7XXA

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

Also Known as:
Drug Reaction
Adverse Drug Reaction
Medication Side Effect
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Medication Reaction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Medication Reaction

Use ICD-10 code T36.0x5A for adverse effect of penicillins, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adverse effect of penicillins

Billable Code
T36.0x5A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of rash or anaphylaxis after penicillin use

Applicable To

  • • Allergic reaction to penicillin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the adverse effect is due to a properly administered drug.

Unspecified adverse effect of drug or medicament

Billable Code
T88.7XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented adverse reaction following contrast media administration

Applicable To

  • • Adverse reaction to contrast media

Important Notes

  • • Ensure contrast media is the cause of the reaction.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L27.0

Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments

Use to specify the type of skin reaction.

J70.2

Acute drug-induced interstitial lung disorders

Use if lung involvement is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a medication reaction?

The ICD-10 code for a medication reaction depends on the drug and reaction type. Common codes include T36-T50 for adverse effects and T88.7XXA for unspecified adverse effects.

How do you code an adverse drug reaction?

Code the manifestation first, such as a rash, followed by the T-code for the specific drug's adverse effect, ensuring proper sequencing.

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