T78.41

Non-billable

Arthus phenomenon

Arthus phenomenon

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T66-T78

Parent Code

T78.4

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Arthus reaction

Excludes 1

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

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • specified types of allergic reaction such as:
  • allergic diarrhea (K52.29)
  • allergic gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.29)
  • dermatitis (L23-L25, L27.-)
  • food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (K52.21)
  • food protein-induced enteropathy (K52.22)
  • hay fever (J30.1)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • complications of surgical and medical care NEC (T80-T88)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for arthus phenomenon?

The ICD-10-CM code for arthus phenomenon is T78.41. The full clinical description is "Arthus phenomenon". T78.41 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T78.41 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T78.41 represents "Arthus phenomenon". 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 T78.41 a billable code?

No, T78.41 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 T78.41.

What chapter is T78.41 in?

T78.41 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T78.41?

T78.41 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); specified types of allergic reaction such as:; and 6 more.

What are the subcategories under T78.41?

T78.41 has 3 child codes, including: T78.41XA (Arthus phenomenon, initial encounter), T78.41XD (Arthus phenomenon, subsequent encounter), T78.41XS (Arthus phenomenon, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T78.41?

Yes, when using T78.41 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T78.41?

T78.41 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0003907. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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