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T75.838S

T75.838S: Effects of other war theater, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

T75.838S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for effects of other war theater, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check T75.838S with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "S": sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T75

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above T75.838S

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on T75: Other and unspecified effects of other external causes

  • adverse effects NEC (T78.-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above T75.838S

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on T75: Other and unspecified effects of other external causes

Risk adjustment

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

Medicare coverage

T75.838S is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A56612Billing and Coding: CT of the Head

Code history

  • addedFY2024-FY2027

    Effects of other war theater, sequela

Other codes under T75.838

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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