Adverse effects, not elsewhere classified
Chapter 19:Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes
ICD-10 T78 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of adverse effects, not elsewhere classified.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code T78 encompasses adverse effects that are not classified elsewhere in the ICD-10 coding system. This category is significant for capturing a variety of adverse reactions to substances, including medications, biological agents, and other external factors that may lead to harmful effects on patients. Conditions under this category can range from allergic reactions to drug intolerances and other unspecified adverse effects that do not fit neatly into more specific codes. It is essential for healthcare providers to accurately document these adverse effects to ensure proper patient care and to facilitate appropriate coding for billing and insurance purposes.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Conditions included in T78 are various adverse effects that do not have a specific classification, such as allergic reactions to drugs, adverse effects of vaccines, and other unspecified reactions to substances.
T78 codes should be used when documenting adverse effects that cannot be classified under more specific codes. This includes situations where the cause of the adverse effect is known but does not have a designated code.
Documentation for T78 should include a detailed account of the adverse effect experienced by the patient, any relevant medical history, and the specific substance or treatment that caused the reaction.
