ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Toxemia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Toxemia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Toxemia
The ICD-10-CM code for Toxemia is R68.89 (Other general symptoms and signs). The official index lists 6 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R68.89.
Within R68.8, choose R68.89 (Other general symptoms and signs) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: early satiety (R68.81), decreased libido (R68.82), Chills (without fever) (R68.83) and jaw pain (R68.84).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 947 (Signs and Symptoms with MCC, relative weight 1.261) and DRG 948 (Signs and Symptoms without MCC, relative weight 0.7835), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific Toxemia codes (official index)
- bacterial
- burn
- eclamptic (with pre-existing hypertension)
- erysipelatous
- fatigue R68.89 — Other general symptoms and signs
- food
- gastrointestinal K52.1 — Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis
- intestinal K52.1 — Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis
- kidney
- malarial
- myocardial
- of pregnancy
- pre-eclamptic
- small intestine K52.1 — Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis
- staphylococcal, due to food A05.0 — Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication
- stasis R68.89 — Other general symptoms and signs
- uremic
- urinary
Common questions about Toxemia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Toxemia?
- R68.89 — Other general symptoms and signs. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: R68.89, K52.1, K52.1, K52.1 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for fatigue toxemia?
- R68.89 — Other general symptoms and signs.
What is the ICD-10 code for gastrointestinal toxemia?
- K52.1 — Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis.
What is the ICD-10 code for intestinal toxemia?
- K52.1 — Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis.
What is the ICD-10 code for small intestine toxemia?
- K52.1 — Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis.
What is the ICD-10 code for stasis toxemia?
- R68.89 — Other general symptoms and signs.
Is R68.89 billable?
- Yes. R68.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R68.89 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R68.89 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R68.89 a CC or MCC?
- No. R68.89 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.