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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Vaccinal cellulitis

T88.0

Infection following immunization

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Cellulitis (diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative) › vaccinal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Vaccinal cellulitis

The ICD-10-CM code for Vaccinal cellulitis is T88.0 (Infection following immunization).

Within T88 (other complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified), T88.0 is specifically for infection following immunization. Related codes cover 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), other specified complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T88.8) 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.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about Vaccinal cellulitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Vaccinal cellulitis?

T88.0 — Infection following immunization (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T88.0 billable?

No. T88.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.