2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T37.3X5
Adverse effect of other antiprotozoal drugs
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T37.3X5
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Adverse effect of other antiprotozoal drugs
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
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T37.3X5 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of adverse effect of other antiprotozoal drugs. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding Applicable to Adverse effect of other antiprotozoal drugs
Non-specific codes like T37.3X5 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for adverse effect of other antiprotozoal drugs:
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Adverse reaction to antimony and/or antimony compound
- Adverse reaction to diamidine
- Adverse reaction to dichloroacetamide
- Adverse reaction to emetine
- Antiprotozoal drug adverse reaction
- Atovaquone adverse reaction
- Diloxanide adverse reaction
- Nimorazole adverse reaction
- Nitroimidazole adverse reaction
- Nitroimidazole adverse reaction
- Pentamidine adverse reaction
- Sodium stibogluconate adverse reaction
- Tinidazole adverse reaction
Clinical Information
Emetine
the principal alkaloid of ipecac, from the ground roots of uragoga (or cephaelis) ipecacuanha or u. acuminata, of the rubiaceae. it is used as an amebicide in many different preparations and may cause serious cardiac, hepatic, or renal damage and violent diarrhea and vomiting. emetine inhibits protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells.Glaucarubin
(1 beta,2 alpha,11 beta,12 alpha,15 beta(s))-11,20-epoxy-1,2,11,12-tetrahydroxy-15-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)picras-3-en-16-one. a quassinoid (simaroubolide) from simaruba glauca, a tropical shrub. it has been used as an antiamebic agent and is found to be cytotoxic. it may be of use in cancer chemotherapy.Melarsoprol
arsenical used in trypanosomiases. it may cause fatal encephalopathy and other undesirable side effects.Misonidazole
a nitroimidazole that sensitizes normally radio-resistant hypoxic cells to radiation. it may also be directly cytotoxic to hypoxic cells and has been proposed as an antineoplastic.Nifurtimox
a nitrofuran thiazine that has been used against trypanosomiasis.Nimorazole
an antitrichomonal agent which is effective either topically or orally and whose urinary metabolites are also trichomonicidal.Ornidazole
a nitroimidazole antiprotozoal agent used in ameba and trichomonas infections. it is partially plasma-bound and also has radiation-sensitizing action.Pentamidine
antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of pneumocystis pneumonia in hiv-infected patients. it may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects.Tinidazole
a nitroimidazole alkylating agent that is used as an antitrichomonal agent against trichomonas vaginalis; entamoeba histolytica; and giardia lamblia infections. it also acts as an antibacterial agent for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and anaerobic bacterial infections.
Coding Guidelines
When coding an adverse effect of a drug that has been correctly prescribed and properly administered, assign the appropriate code for the nature of the adverse effect followed by the appropriate code for the adverse effect of the drug.
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of other systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics (T37). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Table of Drugs and Chemicals
The code is referenced in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, this table contains a classification of drugs, industrial solvents, corrosive gases, noxious plants, pesticides, and other toxic agents.
According to ICD-10-CM coding guidelines it is advised to do not code directly from the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, instead always refer back to the Tabular List when doing the initial coding. Each substance in the table is assigned a code according to the poisoning classification and external causes of adverse effects. It is important to use as many codes as necessary to specify all reported drugs, medicinal or chemical substances. If the same diagnosis code describes the causative agent for more than one adverse reaction, poisoning, toxic effect or underdosing, utilize the code only once.
Patient Education
Drug Reactions
Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. But medicines can also cause unwanted reactions, such as drug interactions, side effects, and allergies.
What is a drug interaction?
A drug interaction is a change in the way a drug acts in the body when taken with certain other drugs, foods, or supplements or when taken while you have certain medical conditions. Examples include:
- Two drugs, such as aspirin and blood thinners
- Drugs and food, such as statins and grapefruit
- Drugs and supplements, such as gingko and blood thinners
- Drugs and medical conditions, such as aspirin and peptic ulcers
Interactions could cause a drug to be more or less effective, cause side effects, or change the way one or both drugs work.
What are side effects?
Side effects are unwanted, usually unpleasant, effects caused by medicines. Most are mild, such as a stomachache, dry mouth, or drowsiness, and go away after you stop taking the medicine. Others can be more serious. Sometimes a drug can interact with a disease that you have and cause a side effect. For example, if you have a heart condition, certain decongestants can cause you to have a rapid heartbeat.
What are drug allergies?
Drug allergies are another type of reaction. They can range from mild to life-threatening. Skin reactions, such as hives and rashes, are the most common type. Anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction, is less common.
How can I stay safe when taking medicines?
When you start a new prescription or over-the-counter medicine, make sure you understand how to take it correctly. Know which other medicines, foods, and supplements you need to avoid. Always talk to your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions about your medicines.
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.