T88.5 Non-Billable Code

Other complications of anesthesia

Chapter 19 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

T80-T88 Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)

This code is a child of T88.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

useAdditionalCode

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T41.- with fifth or sixth character 5)

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

T88.51 - Hypothermia following anesthesia Billable
T88.52 - Failed moderate sedation during procedure Billable
T88.53 - Unintended awareness under general anesthesia during procedure Billable
T88.59 - Other complications of anesthesia Billable

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