T78.2
Billable

Anaphylactic shock, unspecified

Billable / Specific Code

What is Anaphylactic shock, unspecified?

ICD-10-CM T78.2 is the diagnosis code for Anaphylactic shock, unspecified. This code falls under the section "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for T78.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Allergic shock
  • Anaphylactic reaction
  • Anaphylaxis

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as T78.2. They are mutually exclusive:

  • anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse effect of correct medicinal substance properly administered (T88.6)
  • anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-)
  • anaphylactic reaction or shock due to serum (T80.5-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T78.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T78.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T78.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T78.2 mean?

T78.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anaphylactic shock, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T78.2?

The parent code of T78.2 is T78 ("Adverse effects, not elsewhere classified"). T78.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T78.2 in?

T78.2 is located in Section T66-T78 — "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use T78.2?

Use T78.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anaphylactic shock, unspecified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Anaphylactic shock, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Anaphylactic shock, unspecified is T78.2.

Can T78.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T78.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T78.2 in?

T78.2 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from T78.2?

Type 1 Excludes for T78.2 include: anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse effect of correct medicinal substance properly administered (T88.6); anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-); anaphylactic reaction or shock due to serum (T80.5-).

Is T78.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, T78.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T78.2
Anaphylactic shock, unspecified
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T66-T78 — Other and unspecified effects of external causes
2026 ICD-10-CM