A48.3
BillableToxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •actinomycetomaB47.1
- •endotoxic shock NOSR57.8
- •sepsis NOSA41.9
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(65)
SNOMED CT
- Gram-positive septic shock18504008
- Gramme-positive septic shock18504008
- TSS - Toxic shock syndrome18504008
- Toxic shock syndrome18504008
- Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome240450004
- Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome240451000
- Infection due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus266096002
- MRSA (Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection266096002
- Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection266096002
- Infection due to Streptococcus group A302809008
- Streptococcus pyogenes infection302809008
- Infection by methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus442073005
- Infection by methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus442073005
- Infection caused by methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus442073005
- Infection caused by methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus442073005
- Toxic shock syndrome caused by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection127421000119109
- Toxic shock syndrome caused by methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus127411000119102
UMLS
- Gram-positive septic shockC0600327
- Gramme-positive septic shockC0600327
- SHOCK TOXC0600327
- Shock Syndrome, ToxicC0600327
- Shock, ToxicC0600327
- Syndrome toxic shockC0600327
- TOX SHOCK SYNDROMEC0600327
- TSSC0600327
- TSS - Toxic shock syndromeC0600327
- Toxic ShockC0600327
- Toxic Shock SyndromeC0600327
- Toxic Shock SyndromesC0600327
- Toxic shock syndromeC0600327
- Toxic shock syndrome (disorder)C0600327
- Toxic shock syndrome NOSC0600327
- toxic shockC0600327
- toxic shock syndromeC0600327
- toxic shock syndrome (TSS)C0600327
- toxic-shock syndromeC0600327
- tssC0600327
Clinical Terms
- Infection due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Toxic shock syndrome NOS
- Infection caused by methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection
- Infection by methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
- TOX SHOCK SYNDROME
- MRSA (Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection
- Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
- toxic shock
- Infection by methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- toxic-shock syndrome
- Gram-positive septic shock
- Shock Syndrome, Toxic
- TSS
- toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
- Infection due to Streptococcus group A
- Toxic shock syndrome caused by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection
- Shock, Toxic
- TSS - Toxic shock syndrome
- Syndrome toxic shock
- Toxic shock syndrome (disorder)
- Toxic Shock Syndromes
- Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome
- Gramme-positive septic shock
- Infection caused by methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
- Toxic shock syndrome caused by methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- SHOCK TOX
- Streptococcus pyogenes infection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic shock syndrome?
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic shock syndrome is A48.3. The full clinical description is "Toxic shock syndrome". A48.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A48.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A48.3 represents “Toxic shock syndrome”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A48.3 a billable code?
Yes, A48.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A48.3 in?
A48.3 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A48.3?
A48.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; actinomycetoma (B47.1); endotoxic shock NOS (R57.8); and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with A48.3?
Yes, when using A48.3, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-); the organism (B95, B96).
What SNOMED CT codes does A48.3 map to?
A48.3 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 18504008, 442073005, 266096002, 302809008, 240450004, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A48.3?
A48.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0600327. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A48.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like toxic shock syndrome affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A48.3?
A48.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C45.Z (Toxic shock syndrome without specified infectious agent).
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