2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T37.2X5
Adverse effect of antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T37.2X5
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Adverse effect of antimalari/drugs acting on bld protzoa
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
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T37.2X5 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 antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa. 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 antimalari/drugs acting on bld protzoa
Non-specific codes like T37.2X5 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 antimalari/drugs acting on bld protzoa:
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 Cinchona alkaloid
- Adverse reaction to Cinchona alkaloid
- Adverse reaction to cycloguanil
- Adverse reaction to sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine
- Aminoquinoline antimalarial adverse reaction
- Aminoquinoline antimalarial adverse reaction
- Amodiaquine adverse reaction
- Antimalarial drug adverse reaction
- Biguanide adverse reaction
- Biguanide adverse reaction
- Biguanide antimalarial adverse reaction
- Bilateral toxic maculopathy
- Chloroquine adverse reaction
- Chloroquine adverse reaction
- Chloroquine myopathy
- Chloroquine retinopathy
- Halofantrine adverse reaction
- Hemolytic anemia due to drugs
- Left toxic maculopathy
- Mefloquine adverse reaction
- Mepacrine adverse reaction
- Post-artesunate delayed hemolysis
- Primaquine adverse reaction
- Primaquine sensitivity anemia
- Proguanil adverse reaction
- Pruritus caused by antimalarial
- Pruritus caused by drug
- Pyrimethamine adverse reaction
- Quinine adverse reaction
- Quinine adverse reaction
- Quinine retinopathy
- Right toxic maculopathy
- Toxic maculopathy
- Toxic maculopathy due to antimalarial drug
Clinical Information
Amodiaquine
a 4-aminoquinoline compound with anti-inflammatory properties.Chloroquine
the prototypical antimalarial agent with a mechanism that is not well understood. it has also been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and in the systemic therapy of amebic liver abscesses.Cinchona
a genus of rubiaceous south american trees that yields the toxic cinchona alkaloids from their bark; quinine; quinidine; chinconine, cinchonidine and others are used to treat malaria and cardiac arrhythmias.Cinchona Alkaloids
alkaloids extracted from various species of cinchona.Eflornithine
an inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase, the rate limiting enzyme of the polyamine biosynthetic pathway.Mefloquine
a phospholipid-interacting antimalarial drug (antimalarials). it is very effective against plasmodium falciparum with very few side effects.Primaquine
an aminoquinoline that is given by mouth to produce a radical cure and prevent relapse of vivax and ovale malarias following treatment with a blood schizontocide. it has also been used to prevent transmission of falciparum malaria by those returning to areas where there is a potential for re-introduction of malaria. adverse effects include anemias and gi disturbances. (from martindale, the extra pharmacopeia, 30th ed, p404)Proguanil
a biguanide compound which metabolizes in the body to form cycloguanil, an anti-malaria agent.Pyrimethamine
one of the folic acid antagonists that is used as an antimalarial or with a sulfonamide to treat toxoplasmosis.Quinacrine
an acridine derivative formerly widely used as an antimalarial but superseded by chloroquine in recent years. it has also been used as an anthelmintic and in the treatment of giardiasis and malignant effusions. it is used in cell biological experiments as an inhibitor of phospholipase a2.Quinacrine Mustard
nitrogen mustard analog of quinacrine used primarily as a stain in the studies of chromosomes and chromatin. fluoresces by reaction with nucleic acids in chromosomes.Quinine
an alkaloid derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. it is used as an antimalarial drug, and is the active ingredient in extracts of the cinchona that have been used for that purpose since before 1633. quinine is also a mild antipyretic and analgesic and has been used in common cold preparations for that purpose. it was used commonly and as a bitter and flavoring agent, and is still useful for the treatment of babesiosis. quinine is also useful in some muscular disorders, especially nocturnal leg cramps and myotonia congenita, because of its direct effects on muscle membrane and sodium channels. the mechanisms of its antimalarial effects are not well understood.
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.