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ICD-10-CM Code for Other adverse effects, not elsewhere classified T78.8

ICD-10 code T78.8 for Other adverse effects, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Other adverse effects, not elsewhere classified

T78

Excludes2: complications of surgical and medical care NEC (T80-T88)

 
T78.8 Other adverse effects, not elsewhere classified
Child Code
Other adverse effects, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Child Code
Other adverse effects, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Other adverse effects, not elsewhere classified, sequela

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ICD 10 code for epinephrine due to anaphylaxis
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