T78Header code — not billable

Adverse effects, not elsewhere classified

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
T78
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category T78

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T78?

T78 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Adverse effects, not elsewhere classified.

Is T78 a billable code?

No. T78 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is T78 in?

T78 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did T78 become effective?

T78 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to T78?

T78 belongs to category T78, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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