T8069XA - Allergic or adverse reaction to a blood serum product (first time treated)
International Classification of Diseases
What is a ICD-10 Code?
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
This code indicates that you had an allergic or adverse reaction to a blood serum product that was given to you medically. Blood serum products are treatments made from blood plasma that contain antibodies or other proteins to help fight infections or diseases. The reaction could include symptoms like rash, swelling, difficulty breathing, or other allergic responses. This is coded as your 'initial encounter,' meaning this is the first time you're being treated for this particular reaction. The reaction was caused by a serum product other than the most commonly used ones.
Additional Information
This is a serious medical condition that requires immediate treatment. Future medical providers need to know about this reaction to avoid giving you similar serum products. Always inform healthcare providers about any serum or blood product allergies before receiving treatments.
Category
Adverse Drug Reactions and Poisoning
Medical Specialty
Emergency Medicine, Allergy/Immunology, Internal Medicine
Expected Costs
We expect this to normally be in the range of:
$3000 - $15000
This is an estimate based on typical billing patterns. Your actual cost may vary depending on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Previous administration of blood serum product
- Development of adverse reaction symptoms
- Medical evaluation to confirm serum reaction
What to Expect After
- Allergy testing to identify specific triggers
- Documentation of serum allergies in medical records
- Patient education about avoiding similar serum products
- Possible prescription of emergency medications (EpiPen)
- Follow-up with allergist or immunologist if severe
Why Understanding This Code Matters
On Your Medical Bill
This code appears on your medical bills to identify the specific service, procedure, drug, or medical diagnosis you received. Understanding what it means helps you verify you're being charged correctly and know what to expect.
For Your Health
Knowing what this code represents helps you understand your treatment plan, ask better questions during appointments, and track your healthcare journey more effectively.
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