T75.4
Non-billableElectrocution
Electrocution
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Shock from electric current
- Shock from electroshock gun (taser)
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Death by electrocutionC0277644
- Death by electrocution (event)C0277644
- ElectrocutionC0277644
- electrocutionC0277644
- electrocutionsC0277644
- Electric ShockC0013781
- Electric shockC0013781
- Electric shock effectC0013781
- Exposure to electric current, with passage of current through tissueC0013781
- Exposure to electric current, with passage of current through tissue (event)C0013781
- Shock from electric currentC0013781
- effects electric shockC0013781
- electric shockC0013781
- electric shocksC0013781
- Shock from electroshock gun (taser)C2886603
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T75.4?
ICD-10-CM code T75.4 represents "Electrocution". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T75.4 a billable code?
No, T75.4 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 T75.4.
What chapter is T75.4 in?
T75.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T75.4?
T75.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); adverse effects NEC (T78.-).
What are the subcategories under T75.4?
T75.4 has 3 child codes, including: T75.4XXA (Electrocution, initial encounter), T75.4XXD (Electrocution, subsequent encounter), T75.4XXS (Electrocution, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T75.4?
Yes, when using T75.4 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T75.4?
T75.4 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0277644, C0013781, C2886603. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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