ICD-10-CM A48.3: Toxic shock syndrome

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A48.3

Toxic shock syndrome

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A48.3

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • endotoxic shock NOS (R57.8)
  • sepsis NOS (A41.9)
Use Additional Code

code to identify the organism (B95, B96)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

A48 - Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

About ICD-10-CM Code A48.3 (Toxic shock syndrome)

ICD-10-CM code A48.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A48.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A48.3 - Toxic shock syndrome. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Toxic shock syndrome.