T37.0X5 Adverse effect of sulfonamides

ICD-10-CM T37.0X5: Adverse effect of sulfonamides

ICD-10-CM code T37.0X5 represents the adverse effect of sulfonamides and is an active terminology concept. It falls under the parent concept for poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of sulfonamides. The code is presented as a billable and specific diagnosis without child codes. 1 3

Plain-language overview

This diagnosis concept is labeled as the adverse effect of sulfonamides and is classified within the chapter for injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes. 1 3

What this code represents

The official display label for T37.0X5 is adverse effect of sulfonamides, and the terminology record assigns it a semantic type of finding with an active status. 1

T37.0X5 is categorized under parent concept T37.0X for poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of sulfonamides, and it has no narrower child concepts. 1

Coding details

This code is located in Chapter 19, within the T36-T50 range for poisoning by, adverse effects of and underdosing of drugs, and is presented as a billable and specific code. 3

The reference record for T37.0X5 lists no inclusion terms, no code first instruction, and no use additional code instruction for this specific diagnosis. 3

Documentation considerations

The reference data for T37.0X5 provides no inclusion terms, no code first instruction, and no use additional code instruction within its specific code record. 3

Clinical context

General antibiotic literature notes that inappropriate use can cause adverse drug reactions, including gastrointestinal disturbances and allergic reactions, reinforcing the importance of evidence-based prescribing. 2

What the sources add

While the terminology record defines the code's structural hierarchy, the reference page adds operational context by confirming its billable status and detailing the complete chapter and category placement. 1 3

Coverage and utilization context

The available sources establish the structural and clinical classification of this diagnosis but do not provide any payer-specific coverage guidelines or utilization management rules for T37.0X5. 1 3

Sources

1. ICD-10-CM T37.0X5 terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
2. Bookshelf — ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
3. ICD-10-CM T37.0X5: Adverse effect of sulfonamides | Vero — veroscribe.com; accessed 2026-07-27.