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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Allergy Rash

ICD-10 Coding for Allergy Rash

L27.0
T78.40XA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for allergy rash includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Allergic Dermatitis
Allergic Skin Reaction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Allergy Rash

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Allergy Rash

Use ICD-10 code L27.0 for generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments

Billable Code
L27.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed drug-induced rash with positive test

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced rash

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug and reaction type.

Allergy, unspecified, initial encounter

Billable Code
T78.40XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute systemic reaction
  • • Exclusion of other causes

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified allergic reaction

Important Notes

  • • Document the acute nature and exclude other causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R21

Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

Use when the rash is nonspecific and no allergen is identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an allergy rash?

The ICD-10 code for a drug-induced allergy rash is L27.0, while T78.40XA is used for unspecified allergic reactions.

How do you document a drug-induced rash?

Document the rash's location, description, timing relative to drug use, and any test results confirming the allergy.

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