T88.5
Non-billableOther complications of anesthesia
T88.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other complications of anesthesia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T88.51 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is anesthesia? Anesthesia is the use of medicines, called anesthetics, to prevent pain during surgery and other medical procedures. Medicine may be given by injection, inhalation, topical lotion, spray, eye drops, or a skin patch. Anesthesia can cause a loss of feeling, awareness, or both. Sedation may be used with anesthesia. Unlike full anesthesia, sedation doesn't make you completely unconscious, and…
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Use additional code
- •code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T41.- with fifth or sixth character 5)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
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