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T78.8

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Other adverse effects, not elsewhere classified

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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inherited from T78

Rules from parent category T78: Adverse effects, not elsewhere classified

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

Child Codes (3)

T78.8XXAOther adverse effects, not elsewhere classified, initial encounterT78.8XXDOther adverse effects, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounterT78.8XXSOther adverse effects, not elsewhere classified, sequela

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Code Information

CodeT78.8
BillableNo — Header code
ParentT78
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes3

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)