2021 ICD-10-CM Code T48.6X5A
Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, initial encounter
Valid for Submission
T48.6X5A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of adverse effect of antiasthmatics, initial encounter. The code T48.6X5A is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code T48.6X5A might also be used to specify conditions or terms like adverse reaction to antiasthmatic, adverse reaction to purine derivative diuretic, adverse reaction to purine derivative diuretic, adverse reaction to theobromine, aminophylline adverse reaction , bambuterol adverse reaction, etc.
The code T48.6X5A describes a circumstance which influences the patient's health status but not a current illness or injury. The code is unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.
T48.6X5A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like adverse effect of antiasthmatics. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.
| ICD-10: | T48.6X5A |
| Short Description: | Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, initial encounter |
| Long Description: | Adverse effect of antiasthmatics, initial encounter |
Code Classification
Replaced Code
This code was replaced in the 2021 ICD-10 code set with the code(s) listed below. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2020. This code was replaced for the FY 2021 (October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021).
- K59.03 - Drug induced constipation
Code Edits
The Medicare Code Editor (MCE) detects and reports errors in the coding of claims data. The following ICD-10 Code Edits are applicable to this code:
- Unacceptable principal diagnosis - There are selected codes that describe a circumstance which influences an individual's health status but not a current illness or injury, or codes that are not specific manifestations but may be due to an underlying cause. These codes are considered unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.
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 antiasthmatic
- Adverse reaction to purine derivative diuretic
- Adverse reaction to purine derivative diuretic
- Adverse reaction to theobromine
- Aminophylline adverse reaction
- Bambuterol adverse reaction
- Bronchodilator preparations adverse reaction
- Choline theophyllinate adverse reaction
- Fenoterol adverse reaction
- Flunisolide adverse reaction
- Inhaled isoprenaline adverse reaction
- Ipratropium adverse reaction
- Isoetharine hydrochloride adverse reaction
- Isoprenaline adverse reaction
- Nedocromil adverse reaction
- Oral isoprenaline adverse reaction
- Oxitropium adverse reaction
- Parenteral isoprenaline adverse reaction
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor adverse reaction
- Pirbuterol adverse reaction
- Reproterol adverse reaction
- Rimiterol adverse reaction
- Salbutamol adverse reaction
- Salmeterol adverse reaction
- Selective beta-2 adrenoceptor stimulants adverse reaction
- Selective beta-2 adrenoceptor stimulants adverse reaction
- Selective beta-2 adrenoceptor stimulants adverse reaction
- Selective beta-2 adrenoceptor stimulants adverse reaction
- Selective beta-2 adrenoceptor stimulants adverse reaction
- Selective beta-2 adrenoceptor stimulants adverse reaction
- Selective beta-2 adrenoceptor stimulants adverse reaction
- Selective beta-2 adrenoceptor stimulants adverse reaction
- Terbutaline adverse reaction
- Theophylline adverse reaction
- Tulobuterol adverse reaction
- Xanthine adverse reaction
- Xanthine adverse reaction
- Xanthine adverse reaction
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Information for Patients
Drug Reactions
Also called: Side effects
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.
One problem is interactions, which may occur between
- Two drugs, such as aspirin and blood thinners
- Drugs and food, such as statins and grapefruit
- Drugs and supplements, such as ginkgo and blood thinners
- Drugs and diseases, such as aspirin and peptic ulcers
Interactions can change the actions of one or both drugs. The drugs might not work, or you could get side effects.
Side effects are unwanted effects caused by the drugs. Most are mild, such as a stomach aches or drowsiness, and go away after you stop taking the drug. Others can be more serious.
Drug allergies are another type of reaction. They can be mild or life-threatening. Skin reactions, such as hives and rashes, are the most common type. Anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction, is more rare.
When you start a new prescription or over-the-counter medication, make sure you understand how to take it correctly. Know which other medications and foods you need to avoid. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)