A48.3: Toxic shock syndrome
A48.3 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Toxic shock syndrome. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code A48.3?
A48.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Toxic shock syndrome. It belongs to category A48 (Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified).
Is A48.3 a billable code?
Yes. A48.3 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does A48.3 belong to?
A48.3 is part of ICD-10-CM category A48 — Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified, which has 16 billable codes.
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