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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Paraffinoma

T88.8

Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Paraffinoma”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Paraffinoma

The ICD-10-CM code for Paraffinoma is T88.8 (Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified).

Within T88, choose T88.8 (Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: infection following immunization (T88.0), other complications following immunization, not elsewhere classified (T88.1), shock due to anesthesia (T88.2), malignant hyperthermia due to anesthesia (T88.3), failed or difficult intubation (T88.4), other complications of anesthesia (T88.5), anaphylactic reaction due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered (T88.6), unspecified adverse effect of drug or medicament (T88.7) and 1 more.

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Use an additional code to identify the complication.

Common questions about Paraffinoma ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Paraffinoma?

T88.8 — Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T88.8 billable?

No. T88.8 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.