Is T88.8 a billable code?
No. T88.8 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T88.8: Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T88.8 groups related diagnoses under other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in T88 Other complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
- T88.0Infection following immunizationheader
- T88.1Other complications following immunization, not elsewhere classifiedheader
- T88.2Shock due to anesthesiaheader
- T88.3Malignant hyperthermia due to anesthesiaheader
- T88.4Failed or difficult intubationheader
- T88.5Other complications of anesthesiaheader
- T88.6Anaphylactic reaction due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administeredheader
- T88.7Unspecified adverse effect of drug or medicamentheader
- T88.9Complication of surgical and medical care, unspecifiedheader
T88.8 questions
What does T88.8 mean?
T88.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified. 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.