AutoICD API

T36.2X5

Non-billable

Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group

Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T36-T50

Parent Code

T36.2X

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • adverse effect of correct substance properly administered
  • poisoning by overdose of substance
  • poisoning by wrong substance given or taken in error
  • underdosing by (inadvertently) (deliberately) taking less substance than prescribed or instructed

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • toxic reaction to local anesthesia in pregnancy (O29.3-)
  • antineoplastic antibiotics (T45.1-)
  • locally applied antibiotic NEC (T49.0)
  • topically used antibiotic for ear, nose and throat (T49.6)
  • topically used antibiotic for eye (T49.5)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abuse and dependence of psychoactive substances (F10-F19)
  • abuse of non-dependence-producing substances (F55.-)
  • immunodeficiency due to drugs (D84.821)
  • drug reaction and poisoning affecting newborn (P00-P96)
  • pathological drug intoxication (inebriation) (F10-F19)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • , for adverse effects, the nature of the adverse effect, such as:
  • adverse effect NOS (T88.7)
  • aspirin gastritis (K29.-)
  • blood disorders (D56-D76)
  • contact dermatitis (L23-L25)
  • dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27.-)
  • nephropathy (N14.0-N14.2)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code(s) to specify:
  • manifestations of poisoning
  • underdosing or failure in dosage during medical and surgical care (Y63.6, Y63.8-Y63.9)
  • underdosing of medication regimen (Z91.12-, Z91.13-)

Child Codes (3)

T36.2X5A

Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group, initial encounter

BillableT36.2X5D

Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group, subs encntr

BillableT36.2X5S

Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for adverse effect of chloramphenicol group?

The ICD-10-CM code for adverse effect of chloramphenicol group is T36.2X5. The full clinical description is "Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group". T36.2X5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T36.2X5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T36.2X5 represents "Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T36.2X5 a billable code?

No, T36.2X5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T36.2X5.

What chapter is T36.2X5 in?

T36.2X5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T36.2X5?

T36.2X5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); toxic reaction to local anesthesia in pregnancy (O29.3-); and 4 more.

What are the subcategories under T36.2X5?

T36.2X5 has 3 child codes, including: T36.2X5A (Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group, initial encounter), T36.2X5D (Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group, subs encntr), T36.2X5S (Adverse effect of chloramphenicol group, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T36.2X5?

Yes, when using T36.2X5 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code(s) to specify:; manifestations of poisoning; underdosing or failure in dosage during medical and surgical care (Y63.6, Y63.8-Y63.9); underdosing of medication regimen (Z91.12-, Z91.13-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T36.2X5?

T36.2X5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2876605. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI

Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.

Try FreeView API Docs

Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.