T88.6 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.
Short description for T88.6 ICD 10 code:
Anaphylactic reaction due to advrs eff drug/med prop admin
Use additional:
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Type 1 excludes for T88.6 ICD 10 code
- anaphylactic reaction due to serum (T80.5-)
- anaphylactic shock or reaction due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-)
Codes
- T88.6XXA Anaphylactic reaction due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered, initial encounter
- T88.6XXD Anaphylactic reaction due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered, subsequent encounter
- T88.6XXS Anaphylactic reaction due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T88.6 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)
T88.6 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about T88.6 ICD 10 code
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can begin very quickly, and symptoms may be life-threatening. The most common causes are reactions to foods (especially peanuts), medications, and stinging insects. Other causes include exercise and exposure to latex. Sometimes no cause can be found.
It can affect many organs:
- Skin - itching, hives, redness, swelling
- Nose - sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose
- Mouth - itching, swelling of the lips or tongue
- Throat - itching, tightness, trouble swallowing, swelling of the back of the throat
- Chest - shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness
- Heart - weak pulse, passing out, shock
- Gastrointestinal tract - vomiting, diarrhea, cramps
- Nervous system - dizziness or fainting
If someone is having a serious allergic reaction, call 911. If an auto-injector is available, give the person the injection right away.
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