T88.4
Billable codeFailed or difficult intubation
The ICD-10 code for failed or difficult intubation is T88.4.
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Related codes in this category
- T88.0Infection following immunization
- T88.1Other complications following immunization, not elsewhere classified
- T88.2Shock due to anesthesia
- T88.3Malignant hyperthermia due to anesthesia
- T88.5Other complications of anesthesianon-billable header
- T88.6Anaphylactic reaction due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered
- T88.7Unspecified adverse effect of drug or medicament
- T88.8Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
- T88.9Complication of surgical and medical care, unspecified
- T88.4Failed or difficult intubation