T88.8
Billable codeOther specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
The ICD-10 code for other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified is T88.8.
Clinical notes
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify the complication
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
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
- T88.4Failed or difficult intubation
- 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
- T88.9Complication of surgical and medical care, unspecified
- T88.8Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified