T38.0X5A ICD-10-CM Code: Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T38.0X5AAdverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T38.0X5A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Poisoning by, adverse effects of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances (T36-T50)
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Category T38
Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of hormones and their synthetic substitutes and antagonists, not elsewhere classified
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Subcategory T38.0X5
Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues
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Code T38.0X5A
Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T38.0X5A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T38.0X5A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T38.0X5A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T38.0X5A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T38.0X5A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T38.0X5A mean?
T38.0X5A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, initial encounter.”
Is T38.0X5A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T38.0X5A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is T38.0X5A located in ICD-10-CM?
T38.0X5A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Poisoning by, adverse effects of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances (T36-T50) (T36–T50), under category T38, Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of hormones and their synthetic substitutes and antagonists, not elsewhere classified and subcategory T38.0X5, Adverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues.
What coding notes are listed for T38.0X5A?
No inclusion terms are listed for T38.0X5A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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