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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Medication Side Effect

ICD-10 Coding for Medication Side Effect

T45.AX5D
K52.1

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Medication Side Effect

Use ICD-10 code T45.AX5D for adverse effect of other primarily systemic and hematological agents, subsequent encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adverse effect of other primarily systemic and hematological agents, subsequent encounter

Billable Code
T45.AX5D
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Adverse effect confirmed by clinical evaluation
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of drug administration as prescribed

Applicable To

  • • Adverse effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the adverse effect is documented as a result of the drug being taken as prescribed.

Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis

Billable Code
K52.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Gastrointestinal symptoms linked to drug intake
documentation:
  • • Exclusion of other causes of gastroenteritis

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced enteritis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug as the cause of the condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K52.1

Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis

Use to document specific gastrointestinal manifestations of drug-induced conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a medication side effect in ICD-10?

To code a medication side effect in ICD-10, first code the manifestation of the side effect, then add the appropriate T36-T50 code for the adverse effect.

What is the ICD-10 code for adverse drug reaction?

ICD-10 codes for adverse drug reactions are found in the T36-T50 range, depending on the specific drug and effect.

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