Question 1

Is T37 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T37 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code T37 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T37 represents Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code T37 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T37 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T37?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T37 is section:T36-T50 (Poisoning by, adverse effects of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances (T36-T50)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from T37?

Accepted Answer

Code T37 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: anti-infectives topically used for ear, nose and throat (T49.6-); anti-infectives topically used for eye (T49.5-); locally applied anti-infectives NEC (T49.0-). These conditions cannot be coded together with T37 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does T37 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T37 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., T37XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T372026

Excludes14Not coded together

Code First7Sequence another code first

Excludes27Not included here

Use Additional Code5Add code for detail

Notes3Additional information

Includes4Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Related Clinical Codes1Manifestation & etiology relationships

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one