Question 1

Is T80 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T80 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 T80 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T80 represents Complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection. 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 T80 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T80 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 T80?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T80 is section:T80-T88 (Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from T80?

Accepted Answer

Code T80 has Type 2 Excludes including: bone marrow transplant rejection (T86.01); febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction (R50.84); fluid overload due to transfusion (E87.71) and 4 more conditions. These conditions are not included in T80 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does T80 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T80 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., T80XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T802026

Excludes230Not included here

Use Additional Code4Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers