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T78.41XA

T78.41XA: Arthus phenomenon, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

T78.41XA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for arthus phenomenon, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "A": initial encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T78

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Inclusion terms

Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.

  • Arthus reaction

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above T78.41XA

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on T78.4: Other and unspecified allergy

  • specified types of allergic reaction such as:
  • allergic diarrhea (K52.29)
  • allergic gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.29)
  • dermatitis (L23-L25, L27.-)
  • food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (K52.21)
  • food protein-induced enteropathy (K52.22)
  • hay fever (J30.1)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above T78.41XA

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

Written on T78: Adverse effects, not elsewhere classified

  • complications of surgical and medical care NEC (T80-T88)

Other codes that can never be billed with T78.41XA

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • T75Other and unspecified effects of other external causes

Risk adjustment

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

Medicare coverage

T78.41XA is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A57361Billing and Coding: Monitored Anesthesia Care

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under T78.41

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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