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T36.96XD

T36.96XD: Underdosing of unspecified systemic antibiotic, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

T36.96XD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for underdosing of unspecified systemic antibiotic, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check T36.96XD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T36

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above T36.96XD

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on T36: Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of systemic antibiotics

  • antineoplastic antibiotics (T45.1-)
  • locally applied antibiotic NEC (T49.0)
  • topically used antibiotic for ear, nose and throat (T49.6)
  • topically used antibiotic for eye (T49.5)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under T36.96

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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