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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Allergy to Penicillin

ICD-10 Coding for Allergy to Penicillin

Z88.0
T36.0X5A

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

Also Known as:
Penicillin Hypersensitivity
Penicillin Allergy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Allergy to Penicillin

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Allergy to Penicillin

Use ICD-10 code Z88.0 for allergy status to penicillin, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Allergy status to penicillin

Billable Code
Z88.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient history must include specific allergic reaction details.

Applicable To

  • • History of allergy to penicillin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of allergic reaction.

Adverse effect of penicillin, initial encounter

Billable Code
T36.0X5A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Clinical documentation of adverse reaction symptoms
  • • Timing and treatment of reaction

Applicable To

  • • Adverse reaction to penicillin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing with symptom codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L50.0

Urticaria

Use to specify the manifestation of the adverse reaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for penicillin allergy?

The ICD-10 code for penicillin allergy is Z88.0, used for documenting a known allergy without a current reaction.

How do you code an adverse reaction to penicillin?

Use T36.0X5A for adverse reactions to penicillin, with additional codes for specific symptoms like urticaria.

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