ICD-9-CM Code 978.6 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 978.6:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following four equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 978.6:
- ICD-10 Code T50A11A, Poisoning by pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis component, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T50A12A, Poisoning by pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis component, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T50A13A, Poisoning by pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis component, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T50A14A, Poisoning by pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis component, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 978.6
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Poisoning by pertussis vaccine, including combinations with a pertussis component
Short ICD9 Description: Pois-pertussis vaccine
Parent Code: 978 - Poisoning by bacterial vaccines