ICD-10-CM T88.5: Other complications of anesthesia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T88.5

Other complications of anesthesia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T88.5

Excludes2: Not Included Here

personal history of failed moderate sedation (Z92.83)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

personal history of unintended awareness under general anesthesia (Z92.84)

Use Additional Code

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

Inclusion Terms

Failed conscious sedation during procedure

Parent Code (Less Specific):

T88 - Other complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

About ICD-10-CM Code T88.5 (Other complications of anesthesia)

ICD-10-CM code T88.5 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 T88.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T88.5 - Other complications of anesthesia. 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 Other complications of anesthesia.