2025 ICD-10-CM code T75.4
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Other and unspecified effects of external causes Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Electrocution: Effects of electric current.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter. Always consult the official coding guidelines for specific modifier instructions.
Medical necessity for treatment and evaluation of an electrocution injury is established by the presence of symptoms, diagnostic findings, or clinical evidence consistent with the injury.The level of care and treatment should be appropriate to the severity of the injury.
The clinical responsibility for a patient with a diagnosis of T75.4 would depend on the severity and nature of the injuries. This could involve emergency medicine physicians, cardiologists, burn specialists, or other specialists depending on the complications.Documentation of the electrocution event, its severity, and subsequent treatments is critical for accurate billing.
In simple words: This code is used when someone is injured by electricity.The injury can be anything from a small burn to serious heart problems, depending on how strong the electric shock was and how long it lasted.
This code classifies injuries resulting from exposure to electric current, encompassing various manifestations depending on the current's strength and duration.Effects can range from minor localized pain and burns to severe systemic complications, including cardiac arrhythmias, muscle damage, and circulatory collapse. The code should be used to represent any health damage caused by electrical contact, regardless of severity.It excludes burns specifically caused by electricity (T20-T31) and adverse effects not elsewhere classified (T78.-).
Example 1: A construction worker accidentally comes into contact with a high-voltage power line, resulting in severe burns, cardiac arrhythmias, and muscle damage.He is admitted to the hospital for treatment and monitoring., A patient is accidentally tasered by law enforcement, suffering minor burns to the skin, but no significant systemic effects. The patient presents to an emergency room for evaluation and treatment., A child touches an exposed electrical wire, leading to a minor electrical shock and a small burn on the finger. The child is examined in a doctor's office and the injury is treated locally.
Detailed description of the electrocution event, including the source of electricity, duration of contact, and observed symptoms.Detailed description of any injuries sustained (e.g., burns, muscle damage, cardiac arrhythmias), treatments administered, and the patient's response to treatment.Relevant diagnostic testing results (e.g., electrocardiogram, laboratory tests).
** This code should be used cautiously and only when the diagnosis of electrocution is certain. Thorough documentation is essential for accurate coding and billing.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Burn Surgery, Occupational Medicine
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Office, Urgent Care Facility