T88.52
Billable

Failed moderate sedation during procedure

Billable / Specific Code

What is Failed moderate sedation during procedure?

ICD-10-CM T88.52 is the diagnosis code for Failed moderate sedation during procedure. This code falls under the section "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" 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
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for T88.52

✅ This Code Includes

  • Failed conscious sedation during procedure

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in T88.52. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • personal history of failed moderate sedation (Z92.83)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T88.52 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T88.52 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T88.52 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T88.52 mean?

T88.52 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Failed moderate sedation during procedure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T88.52?

The parent code of T88.52 is T88.5 ("Other complications of anesthesia"). T88.52 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T88.52 in?

T88.52 is located in Section T80-T88 — "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use T88.52?

Use T88.52 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Failed moderate sedation during procedure" 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 Failed moderate sedation during procedure?

The ICD-10-CM code for Failed moderate sedation during procedure is T88.52.

Can T88.52 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T88.52 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T88.52 in?

T88.52 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T88.52 valid for 2026?

Yes, T88.52 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
T88.52
Failed moderate sedation during procedure
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T80-T88 — Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
2026 ICD-10-CM