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T88.52

Failed moderate sedation during procedure

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

T88T88.5T88.52

Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Section: T80-T88 - Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Failed conscious sedation during procedure

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • Z92.83 - personal history of failed moderate sedation (Z92.83)

Specific Codes (3)

T88.52XABillable

Failed moderate sedation during procedure, initial encounter

T88.52XDBillable

Failed moderate sedation during procedure, subsequent encounter

T88.52XSBillable

Failed moderate sedation during procedure, sequela

Related Codes

T88.51Category

Hypothermia following anesthesia

T88.53Category

Unintended awareness under general anesthesia during procedure

T88.59Category

Other complications of anesthesia

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