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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

T48.4X5A ICD-10-CM Code: Adverse effect of expectorants, 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

T48.4X5A

Adverse effect of expectorants, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where T48.4X5A sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Poisoning by, adverse effects of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances (T36-T50)

  3. 3

    Category T48

    Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system

  4. 4

    Subcategory T48.4X5

    Adverse effect of expectorants

  5. 5

    Code T48.4X5A

    Adverse effect of expectorants, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for T48.4X5A.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for T48.4X5A.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T48.4X5A.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for T48.4X5A.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for T48.4X5A.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code T48.4X5A mean?

T48.4X5A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Adverse effect of expectorants, initial encounter.”

Is T48.4X5A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T48.4X5A 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 T48.4X5A located in ICD-10-CM?

T48.4X5A 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 T48, Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system and subcategory T48.4X5, Adverse effect of expectorants.

What coding notes are listed for T48.4X5A?

No inclusion terms are listed for T48.4X5A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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