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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Penicillin Serum Sickness

ICD-10 Coding for Penicillin Serum Sickness

T36.0X5A
L27.0
M25.50

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

Also Known as:
Serum Sickness-like Reaction
SSLR
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Penicillin Serum Sickness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Penicillin Serum Sickness

Use ICD-10 code T36.0X5A for adverse effect of penicillin, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Adverse effect of penicillin, initial encounter

Billable Code
T36.0X5A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms consistent with SSLR post-penicillin use
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of symptoms and drug causality

Applicable To

  • • Adverse effect of penicillin causing serum sickness-like reaction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific penicillin drug involved and the timing of symptoms.

Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments

Billable Code
L27.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Rash due to penicillin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to the causative drug is documented.

Pain in joint, unspecified

Billable Code
M25.50
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Arthralgia due to drug reaction

Important Notes

  • • Specify the joint involved when possible.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z88.0

Allergy status to penicillin

Use to document a known allergy to penicillin for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for penicillin serum sickness?

The ICD-10 code for penicillin serum sickness-like reaction is T36.0X5A, used for adverse effects of penicillin.

How do you document a serum sickness-like reaction to penicillin?

Document the specific penicillin agent, timing of symptoms, and clinical presentation including rash and arthralgia.

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