T50.A2
Header — not billablePoisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component
The ICD-10 code for poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component is T50.A2.
T50.A2 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 6 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under T50.A2
- T50.A21Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, accidental (unintentional)
- T50.A22Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, intentional self-harm
- T50.A23Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, assault
- T50.A24Poisoning by mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, undetermined
- T50.A25Adverse effect of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component
- T50.A26Underdosing of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component
Related codes in this category
- T50.A1Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis componentnon-billable header
- T50.A9Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other bacterial vaccinesnon-billable header
- T50.A2Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis componentnon-billable header