Is T36.AX5 a billable code?
No. T36.AX5 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T36.AX5: Adverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T36.AX5 groups related diagnoses under adverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T36.AX5
- T36.AX5AAdverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, initial encounter
- T36.AX5DAdverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, subsequent encounter
- T36.AX5SAdverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, sequela
Other codes in T36.AX Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of fluoroquinolone antibiotics
- T36.AX1Poisoning by fluoroquinolone antibiotics, accidental (unintentional)header
- T36.AX2Poisoning by fluoroquinolone antibiotics, intentional self-harmheader
- T36.AX3Poisoning by fluoroquinolone antibiotics, assaultheader
- T36.AX4Poisoning by fluoroquinolone antibiotics, undeterminedheader
- T36.AX6Underdosing of fluoroquinolone antibioticsheader
T36.AX5 questions
What does T36.AX5 mean?
T36.AX5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Adverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.