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A48.3

Billable

Toxic shock syndrome

A48.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Toxic shock syndrome. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A48
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •endotoxic shock NOS (R57.8)
  • •sepsis NOS (A41.9)

Use additional code

  • •code to identify the organism (B95, B96)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A48.3?
A48.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Toxic shock syndrome". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A48.3 a billable code?
Yes — A48.3 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from A48.3?
Excludes1 (not coded here): endotoxic shock NOS (R57.8); sepsis NOS (A41.9).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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