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CPT 0178U: ICD-10 codes that support medical necessity

569 covered diagnosis codes under Medicare coverage policies (LCD/NCD)

These ICD-10-CM diagnoses support medical necessity for CPT 0178U under Medicare coverage policies (LCDs, NCDs, and Billing & Coding articles). Billing CPT 0178U with a diagnosis that isn't covered typically denies as CARC 50 — not medically necessary.

National approximation. Coverage varies by MAC and state — confirm against the specific LCD/NCD and article that applies to your jurisdiction and date of service.

ICD-10Description
B44.0Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis
H10.411Chronic giant papillary conjunctivitis, right eye
H10.412Chronic giant papillary conjunctivitis, left eye
H10.413Chronic giant papillary conjunctivitis, bilateral
H10.44Vernal conjunctivitis
H10.45Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis
H65.411Chronic allergic otitis media, right ear
H65.412Chronic allergic otitis media, left ear
H65.413Chronic allergic otitis media, bilateral
J30.1Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
J30.2Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
J30.5Allergic rhinitis due to food
J30.81Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
J30.89Other allergic rhinitis
J30.9Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
J31.0Chronic rhinitis
J32.0Chronic maxillary sinusitis
J32.1Chronic frontal sinusitis
J32.2Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
J32.3Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis
J45.20Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.21Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.22Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.30Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.31Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.32Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.40Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.41Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.42Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.50Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.51Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.52Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.901Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.902Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.909Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
J45.991Cough variant asthma
J45.998Other asthma
L20.0Besnier's prurigo
L20.81Atopic neurodermatitis
L20.82Flexural eczema
L20.84Intrinsic (allergic) eczema
L20.89Other atopic dermatitis
L23.0Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals
L23.1Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
L23.2Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L23.3Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L23.4Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes
L23.5Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L23.6Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin
L23.7Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L23.81Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander
L23.89Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents
L23.9Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L24.0Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
L24.1Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases
L24.2Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
L24.3Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L24.4Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L24.5Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L24.6Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
L24.7Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L24.81Irritant contact dermatitis due to metals
L24.89Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
L24.9Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L25.0Unspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L25.1Unspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L25.2Unspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes
L25.3Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L25.4Unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
L25.5Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L25.8Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents
L25.9Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
L27.2Dermatitis due to ingested food
L30.8Other specified dermatitis
L50.0Allergic urticaria
L50.1Idiopathic urticaria
L50.3Dermatographic urticaria
L50.6Contact urticaria
L50.8Other urticaria
R05.3Chronic cough
T36.0X5AAdverse effect of penicillins, initial encounter
T36.0X5DAdverse effect of penicillins, subsequent encounter
T36.0X5SAdverse effect of penicillins, sequela
T36.1X5AAdverse effect of cephalosporins and other beta-lactam antibiotics, initial encounter
T36.1X5DAdverse effect of cephalosporins and other beta-lactam antibiotics, subsequent encounter
T36.1X5SAdverse effect of cephalosporins and other beta-lactam antibiotics, sequela
T36.2X5AAdverse effect of chloramphenicol group, initial encounter
T36.2X5DAdverse effect of chloramphenicol group, subsequent encounter
T36.2X5SAdverse effect of chloramphenicol group, sequela
T36.3X5AAdverse effect of macrolides, initial encounter
T36.3X5DAdverse effect of macrolides, subsequent encounter
T36.3X5SAdverse effect of macrolides, sequela
T36.4X5AAdverse effect of tetracyclines, initial encounter
T36.4X5DAdverse effect of tetracyclines, subsequent encounter
T36.4X5SAdverse effect of tetracyclines, sequela
T36.5X5AAdverse effect of aminoglycosides, initial encounter
T36.5X5DAdverse effect of aminoglycosides, subsequent encounter
T36.5X5SAdverse effect of aminoglycosides, sequela
T36.6X5AAdverse effect of rifampicins, initial encounter
T36.6X5DAdverse effect of rifampicins, subsequent encounter
T36.6X5SAdverse effect of rifampicins, sequela
T36.7X5AAdverse effect of antifungal antibiotics, systemically used, initial encounter
T36.7X5DAdverse effect of antifungal antibiotics, systemically used, subsequent encounter
T36.7X5SAdverse effect of antifungal antibiotics, systemically used, sequela
T36.8X5AAdverse effect of other systemic antibiotics, initial encounter
T36.8X5DAdverse effect of other systemic antibiotics, subsequent encounter
T36.8X5SAdverse effect of other systemic antibiotics, sequela
T36.AX5AAdverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, initial encounter
T36.AX5DAdverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, subsequent encounter
T36.AX5SAdverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, sequela
T37.0X5AAdverse effect of sulfonamides, initial encounter
T37.0X5DAdverse effect of sulfonamides, subsequent encounter
T37.0X5SAdverse effect of sulfonamides, sequela
T37.1X5AAdverse effect of antimycobacterial drugs, initial encounter
T37.1X5DAdverse effect of antimycobacterial drugs, subsequent encounter
T37.1X5SAdverse effect of antimycobacterial drugs, sequela
T37.2X5AAdverse effect of antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa, initial encounter
T37.2X5DAdverse effect of antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa, subsequent encounter
T37.2X5SAdverse effect of antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa, sequela
T37.3X5AAdverse effect of other antiprotozoal drugs, initial encounter
T37.3X5DAdverse effect of other antiprotozoal drugs, subsequent encounter
T37.3X5SAdverse effect of other antiprotozoal drugs, sequela
T37.4X5AAdverse effect of anthelminthics, initial encounter
T37.4X5DAdverse effect of anthelminthics, subsequent encounter
T37.4X5SAdverse effect of anthelminthics, sequela
T37.5X5AAdverse effect of antiviral drugs, initial encounter
T37.5X5DAdverse effect of antiviral drugs, subsequent encounter
T37.5X5SAdverse effect of antiviral drugs, sequela
T37.8X5AAdverse effect of other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, initial encounter
T37.8X5DAdverse effect of other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, subsequent encounter
T37.8X5SAdverse effect of other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, sequela
T38.0X5AAdverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, initial encounter
T38.0X5DAdverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, subsequent encounter
T38.0X5SAdverse effect of glucocorticoids and synthetic analogues, sequela
T38.1X5AAdverse effect of thyroid hormones and substitutes, initial encounter
T38.1X5DAdverse effect of thyroid hormones and substitutes, subsequent encounter
T38.1X5SAdverse effect of thyroid hormones and substitutes, sequela
T38.2X5AAdverse effect of antithyroid drugs, initial encounter
T38.2X5DAdverse effect of antithyroid drugs, subsequent encounter
T38.2X5SAdverse effect of antithyroid drugs, sequela
T38.3X5AAdverse effect of insulin and oral hypoglycemic [antidiabetic] drugs, initial encounter
T38.3X5DAdverse effect of insulin and oral hypoglycemic [antidiabetic] drugs, subsequent encounter
T38.3X5SAdverse effect of insulin and oral hypoglycemic [antidiabetic] drugs, sequela
T38.4X5AAdverse effect of oral contraceptives, initial encounter
T38.4X5DAdverse effect of oral contraceptives, subsequent encounter
T38.4X5SAdverse effect of oral contraceptives, sequela
T38.5X5AAdverse effect of other estrogens and progestogens, initial encounter
T38.5X5DAdverse effect of other estrogens and progestogens, subsequent encounter
T38.5X5SAdverse effect of other estrogens and progestogens, sequela
T38.6X5AAdverse effect of antigonadotrophins, antiestrogens, antiandrogens, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
T38.6X5DAdverse effect of antigonadotrophins, antiestrogens, antiandrogens, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
T38.6X5SAdverse effect of antigonadotrophins, antiestrogens, antiandrogens, not elsewhere classified, sequela
T38.7X5AAdverse effect of androgens and anabolic congeners, initial encounter
T38.7X5DAdverse effect of androgens and anabolic congeners, subsequent encounter
T38.7X5SAdverse effect of androgens and anabolic congeners, sequela
T38.815AAdverse effect of anterior pituitary [adenohypophyseal] hormones, initial encounter
T38.815DAdverse effect of anterior pituitary [adenohypophyseal] hormones, subsequent encounter
T38.815SAdverse effect of anterior pituitary [adenohypophyseal] hormones, sequela
T38.895AAdverse effect of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, initial encounter
T38.895DAdverse effect of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, subsequent encounter
T38.895SAdverse effect of other hormones and synthetic substitutes, sequela
T38.995AAdverse effect of other hormone antagonists, initial encounter
T38.995DAdverse effect of other hormone antagonists, subsequent encounter
T38.995SAdverse effect of other hormone antagonists, sequela
T39.015AAdverse effect of aspirin, initial encounter
T39.015DAdverse effect of aspirin, subsequent encounter
T39.015SAdverse effect of aspirin, sequela
T39.095AAdverse effect of salicylates, initial encounter
T39.095DAdverse effect of salicylates, subsequent encounter
T39.095SAdverse effect of salicylates, sequela
T39.1X5AAdverse effect of 4-Aminophenol derivatives, initial encounter
T39.1X5DAdverse effect of 4-Aminophenol derivatives, subsequent encounter
T39.1X5SAdverse effect of 4-Aminophenol derivatives, sequela
T39.2X5AAdverse effect of pyrazolone derivatives, initial encounter
T39.2X5DAdverse effect of pyrazolone derivatives, subsequent encounter
T39.2X5SAdverse effect of pyrazolone derivatives, sequela
T39.315AAdverse effect of propionic acid derivatives, initial encounter
T39.315DAdverse effect of propionic acid derivatives, subsequent encounter
T39.315SAdverse effect of propionic acid derivatives, sequela
T39.395AAdverse effect of other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAID], initial encounter
T39.395DAdverse effect of other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAID], subsequent encounter
T39.395SAdverse effect of other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAID], sequela
T39.4X5AAdverse effect of antirheumatics, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
T39.4X5DAdverse effect of antirheumatics, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
T39.4X5SAdverse effect of antirheumatics, not elsewhere classified, sequela
T39.8X5AAdverse effect of other nonopioid analgesics and antipyretics, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
T39.8X5DAdverse effect of other nonopioid analgesics and antipyretics, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
T39.8X5SAdverse effect of other nonopioid analgesics and antipyretics, not elsewhere classified, sequela
T44.3X5AAdverse effect of other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics, initial encounter
T44.3X5DAdverse effect of other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics, subsequent encounter
T44.3X5SAdverse effect of other parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics, sequela
T44.4X5AAdverse effect of predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, initial encounter
T44.4X5DAdverse effect of predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, subsequent encounter
T44.4X5SAdverse effect of predominantly alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists, sequela
T44.5X5AAdverse effect of predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, initial encounter
T44.5X5DAdverse effect of predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, subsequent encounter
T44.5X5SAdverse effect of predominantly beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, sequela
T44.6X5AAdverse effect of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, initial encounter
T44.6X5DAdverse effect of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, subsequent encounter
T44.6X5SAdverse effect of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, sequela
T44.7X5AAdverse effect of beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, initial encounter
T44.7X5DAdverse effect of beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, subsequent encounter
T44.7X5SAdverse effect of beta-adrenoreceptor antagonists, sequela
T44.8X5AAdverse effect of centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, initial encounter
T44.8X5DAdverse effect of centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, subsequent encounter
T44.8X5SAdverse effect of centrally-acting and adrenergic-neuron-blocking agents, sequela
T44.995AAdverse effect of other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, initial encounter
T44.995DAdverse effect of other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, subsequent encounter
T44.995SAdverse effect of other drug primarily affecting the autonomic nervous system, sequela
T45.0X5AAdverse effect of antiallergic and antiemetic drugs, initial encounter
T45.0X5DAdverse effect of antiallergic and antiemetic drugs, subsequent encounter
T45.0X5SAdverse effect of antiallergic and antiemetic drugs, sequela
T45.1X5AAdverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs, initial encounter
T45.1X5DAdverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs, subsequent encounter
T45.1X5SAdverse effect of antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs, sequela
T45.2X5AAdverse effect of vitamins, initial encounter
T45.2X5DAdverse effect of vitamins, subsequent encounter
T45.2X5SAdverse effect of vitamins, sequela
T45.3X5AAdverse effect of enzymes, initial encounter
T45.3X5DAdverse effect of enzymes, subsequent encounter
T45.3X5SAdverse effect of enzymes, sequela
T45.4X5AAdverse effect of iron and its compounds, initial encounter
T45.4X5DAdverse effect of iron and its compounds, subsequent encounter
T45.4X5SAdverse effect of iron and its compounds, sequela
T45.515AAdverse effect of anticoagulants, initial encounter
T45.515DAdverse effect of anticoagulants, subsequent encounter
T45.515SAdverse effect of anticoagulants, sequela
T45.525AAdverse effect of antithrombotic drugs, initial encounter
T45.525DAdverse effect of antithrombotic drugs, subsequent encounter
T45.525SAdverse effect of antithrombotic drugs, sequela
T45.615AAdverse effect of thrombolytic drugs, initial encounter
T45.615DAdverse effect of thrombolytic drugs, subsequent encounter
T45.615SAdverse effect of thrombolytic drugs, sequela
T45.625AAdverse effect of hemostatic drug, initial encounter
T45.625DAdverse effect of hemostatic drug, subsequent encounter
T45.625SAdverse effect of hemostatic drug, sequela
T45.695AAdverse effect of other fibrinolysis-affecting drugs, initial encounter
T45.695DAdverse effect of other fibrinolysis-affecting drugs, subsequent encounter
T45.695SAdverse effect of other fibrinolysis-affecting drugs, sequela
T45.7X5AAdverse effect of anticoagulant antagonists, vitamin K and other coagulants, initial encounter
T45.7X5DAdverse effect of anticoagulant antagonists, vitamin K and other coagulants, subsequent encounter
T45.7X5SAdverse effect of anticoagulant antagonists, vitamin K and other coagulants, sequela
T45.8X5AAdverse effect of other primarily systemic and hematological agents, initial encounter
T45.8X5DAdverse effect of other primarily systemic and hematological agents, subsequent encounter
T45.8X5SAdverse effect of other primarily systemic and hematological agents, sequela
T45.AX5AAdverse effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors and immunostimulant drugs, initial encounter
T45.AX5DAdverse effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors and immunostimulant drugs, subsequent encounter
T45.AX5SAdverse effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors and immunostimulant drugs, sequela
T46.0X5AAdverse effect of cardiac-stimulant glycosides and drugs of similar action, initial encounter
T46.0X5DAdverse effect of cardiac-stimulant glycosides and drugs of similar action, subsequent encounter
T46.0X5SAdverse effect of cardiac-stimulant glycosides and drugs of similar action, sequela
T46.1X5AAdverse effect of calcium-channel blockers, initial encounter
T46.1X5DAdverse effect of calcium-channel blockers, subsequent encounter
T46.1X5SAdverse effect of calcium-channel blockers, sequela
T46.2X5AAdverse effect of other antidysrhythmic drugs, initial encounter
T46.2X5DAdverse effect of other antidysrhythmic drugs, subsequent encounter
T46.2X5SAdverse effect of other antidysrhythmic drugs, sequela
T46.3X5AAdverse effect of coronary vasodilators, initial encounter
T46.3X5DAdverse effect of coronary vasodilators, subsequent encounter
T46.3X5SAdverse effect of coronary vasodilators, sequela
T46.4X5AAdverse effect of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, initial encounter
T46.4X5DAdverse effect of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, subsequent encounter
T46.4X5SAdverse effect of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, sequela
T46.5X5AAdverse effect of other antihypertensive drugs, initial encounter
T46.5X5DAdverse effect of other antihypertensive drugs, subsequent encounter
T46.5X5SAdverse effect of other antihypertensive drugs, sequela
T46.6X5AAdverse effect of antihyperlipidemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugs, initial encounter
T46.6X5DAdverse effect of antihyperlipidemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugs, subsequent encounter
T46.6X5SAdverse effect of antihyperlipidemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugs, sequela
T46.7X5AAdverse effect of peripheral vasodilators, initial encounter
T46.7X5DAdverse effect of peripheral vasodilators, subsequent encounter
T46.7X5SAdverse effect of peripheral vasodilators, sequela
T46.8X5AAdverse effect of antivaricose drugs, including sclerosing agents, initial encounter
T46.8X5DAdverse effect of antivaricose drugs, including sclerosing agents, subsequent encounter
T46.8X5SAdverse effect of antivaricose drugs, including sclerosing agents, sequela
T46.995AAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system, initial encounter
T46.995DAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system, subsequent encounter
T46.995SAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system, sequela
T47.0X5AAdverse effect of histamine H2-receptor blockers, initial encounter
T47.0X5DAdverse effect of histamine H2-receptor blockers, subsequent encounter
T47.0X5SAdverse effect of histamine H2-receptor blockers, sequela
T47.1X5AAdverse effect of other antacids and anti-gastric-secretion drugs, initial encounter
T47.1X5DAdverse effect of other antacids and anti-gastric-secretion drugs, subsequent encounter
T47.1X5SAdverse effect of other antacids and anti-gastric-secretion drugs, sequela
T47.2X5AAdverse effect of stimulant laxatives, initial encounter
T47.2X5DAdverse effect of stimulant laxatives, subsequent encounter
T47.2X5SAdverse effect of stimulant laxatives, sequela
T47.3X5AAdverse effect of saline and osmotic laxatives, initial encounter
T47.3X5DAdverse effect of saline and osmotic laxatives, subsequent encounter
T47.3X5SAdverse effect of saline and osmotic laxatives, sequela
T47.4X5AAdverse effect of other laxatives, initial encounter
T47.4X5DAdverse effect of other laxatives, subsequent encounter
T47.4X5SAdverse effect of other laxatives, sequela
T47.5X5AAdverse effect of digestants, initial encounter
T47.5X5DAdverse effect of digestants, subsequent encounter
T47.5X5SAdverse effect of digestants, sequela
T47.6X5AAdverse effect of antidiarrheal drugs, initial encounter
T47.6X5DAdverse effect of antidiarrheal drugs, subsequent encounter
T47.6X5SAdverse effect of antidiarrheal drugs, sequela
T47.7X5AAdverse effect of emetics, initial encounter
T47.7X5DAdverse effect of emetics, subsequent encounter
T47.7X5SAdverse effect of emetics, sequela
T47.8X5AAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, initial encounter
T47.8X5DAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, subsequent encounter
T47.8X5SAdverse effect of other agents primarily affecting gastrointestinal system, sequela
T48.0X5AAdverse effect of oxytocic drugs, initial encounter
T48.0X5DAdverse effect of oxytocic drugs, subsequent encounter
T48.0X5SAdverse effect of oxytocic drugs, sequela
T48.1X5AAdverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents], initial encounter
T48.1X5DAdverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents], subsequent encounter
T48.1X5SAdverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxants [neuromuscular blocking agents], sequela
T48.295AAdverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, initial encounter
T48.295DAdverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, subsequent encounter
T48.295SAdverse effect of other drugs acting on muscles, sequela
T48.3X5AAdverse effect of antitussives, initial encounter
T48.3X5DAdverse effect of antitussives, subsequent encounter
T48.3X5SAdverse effect of antitussives, sequela
T48.4X5AAdverse effect of expectorants, initial encounter
T48.4X5DAdverse effect of expectorants, subsequent encounter
T48.4X5SAdverse effect of expectorants, sequela
T48.5X5AAdverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, initial encounter
T48.5X5DAdverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, subsequent encounter
T48.5X5SAdverse effect of other anti-common-cold drugs, sequela
T48.6X5AAdverse effect of antiasthmatics, initial encounter
T48.6X5DAdverse effect of antiasthmatics, subsequent encounter
T48.6X5SAdverse effect of antiasthmatics, sequela
T48.995AAdverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, initial encounter
T48.995DAdverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, subsequent encounter
T48.995SAdverse effect of other agents primarily acting on the respiratory system, sequela
T49.5X5AAdverse effect of ophthalmological drugs and preparations, initial encounter
T49.5X5DAdverse effect of ophthalmological drugs and preparations, subsequent encounter
T49.5X5SAdverse effect of ophthalmological drugs and preparations, sequela
T50.0X5AAdverse effect of mineralocorticoids and their antagonists, initial encounter
T50.0X5DAdverse effect of mineralocorticoids and their antagonists, subsequent encounter
T50.0X5SAdverse effect of mineralocorticoids and their antagonists, sequela
T50.1X5AAdverse effect of loop [high-ceiling] diuretics, initial encounter
T50.1X5DAdverse effect of loop [high-ceiling] diuretics, subsequent encounter
T50.1X5SAdverse effect of loop [high-ceiling] diuretics, sequela
T50.2X5AAdverse effect of carbonic-anhydrase inhibitors, benzothiadiazides and other diuretics, initial encounter
T50.2X5DAdverse effect of carbonic-anhydrase inhibitors, benzothiadiazides and other diuretics, subsequent encounter
T50.2X5SAdverse effect of carbonic-anhydrase inhibitors, benzothiadiazides and other diuretics, sequela
T50.3X5AAdverse effect of electrolytic, caloric and water-balance agents, initial encounter
T50.3X5DAdverse effect of electrolytic, caloric and water-balance agents, subsequent encounter
T50.3X5SAdverse effect of electrolytic, caloric and water-balance agents, sequela
T50.4X5AAdverse effect of drugs affecting uric acid metabolism, initial encounter
T50.4X5DAdverse effect of drugs affecting uric acid metabolism, subsequent encounter
T50.4X5SAdverse effect of drugs affecting uric acid metabolism, sequela
T50.5X5AAdverse effect of appetite depressants, initial encounter
T50.5X5DAdverse effect of appetite depressants, subsequent encounter
T50.5X5SAdverse effect of appetite depressants, sequela
T50.7X5AAdverse effect of analeptics and opioid receptor antagonists, initial encounter
T50.7X5DAdverse effect of analeptics and opioid receptor antagonists, subsequent encounter
T50.7X5SAdverse effect of analeptics and opioid receptor antagonists, sequela
T50.8X5AAdverse effect of diagnostic agents, initial encounter
T50.8X5DAdverse effect of diagnostic agents, subsequent encounter
T50.8X5SAdverse effect of diagnostic agents, sequela
T50.995AAdverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
T50.995DAdverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, subsequent encounter
T50.995SAdverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, sequela
T50.A15AAdverse effect of pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis component, initial encounter
T50.A15DAdverse effect of pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis component, subsequent encounter
T50.A15SAdverse effect of pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis component, sequela
T50.A25AAdverse effect of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, initial encounter
T50.A25DAdverse effect of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, subsequent encounter
T50.A25SAdverse effect of mixed bacterial vaccines without a pertussis component, sequela
T50.A95AAdverse effect of other bacterial vaccines, initial encounter
T50.A95DAdverse effect of other bacterial vaccines, subsequent encounter
T50.A95SAdverse effect of other bacterial vaccines, sequela
T50.B95AAdverse effect of other viral vaccines, initial encounter
T50.B95DAdverse effect of other viral vaccines, subsequent encounter
T50.B95SAdverse effect of other viral vaccines, sequela
T50.Z15AAdverse effect of immunoglobulin, initial encounter
T50.Z15DAdverse effect of immunoglobulin, subsequent encounter
T50.Z15SAdverse effect of immunoglobulin, sequela
T50.Z95AAdverse effect of other vaccines and biological substances, initial encounter
T50.Z95DAdverse effect of other vaccines and biological substances, subsequent encounter
T50.Z95SAdverse effect of other vaccines and biological substances, sequela
T63.421AToxic effect of venom of ants, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
T63.421DToxic effect of venom of ants, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
T63.421SToxic effect of venom of ants, accidental (unintentional), sequela
T63.422AToxic effect of venom of ants, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
T63.422DToxic effect of venom of ants, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
T63.422SToxic effect of venom of ants, intentional self-harm, sequela
T63.423AToxic effect of venom of ants, assault, initial encounter
T63.423DToxic effect of venom of ants, assault, subsequent encounter
T63.423SToxic effect of venom of ants, assault, sequela
T63.424AToxic effect of venom of ants, undetermined, initial encounter
T63.424DToxic effect of venom of ants, undetermined, subsequent encounter
T63.424SToxic effect of venom of ants, undetermined, sequela
T63.431AToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
T63.431DToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
T63.431SToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, accidental (unintentional), sequela
T63.432AToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
T63.432DToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
T63.432SToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, intentional self-harm, sequela
T63.433AToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, assault, initial encounter
T63.433DToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, assault, subsequent encounter
T63.433SToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, assault, sequela
T63.434AToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, undetermined, initial encounter
T63.434DToxic effect of venom of caterpillars, undetermined, subsequent encounter

Showing the first 400 of 569 covered codes — this procedure has a large covered-diagnosis set; see the governing LCD/article for the complete list.

Frequently asked questions

Which ICD-10 codes support medical necessity for CPT 0178U?

Medicare coverage policies (LCDs/NCDs and Billing & Coding articles) list 569 ICD-10 diagnosis codes that support medical necessity for CPT 0178U. The covered codes are listed on this page. Coverage varies by MAC/state — always confirm against the policy that applies to you.

What is a medical-necessity (LCD/NCD) crosswalk?

A claim whose procedure isn't supported by a covered diagnosis denies as "not medically necessary" (CARC 50). CMS coverage policies define which diagnoses justify a procedure; this page is the ICD-10 → CPT 0178U view of that relationship.

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