T88.4 is the ICD 10 code for Failed or difficult intubation

T88.4 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Codes

• T88.4XXA Failed or difficult intubation, initial encounter
• T88.4XXD Failed or difficult intubation, subsequent encounter
• T88.4XXS Failed or difficult intubation, sequela

Terms applicables to T88.4 ICD 10 code

• I - Intubation, difficult or failed

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T88.4 ICD10 Code:

• S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
• T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
• T88 Other complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

T88.4 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting