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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Histamines

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Histamines

T78.1XXA
T78.40XA
E83.819

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

Also Known as:
Histamine Intolerance
Histamine Overload
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Histamines

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Histamines

Use ICD-10 code T78.1XXA for other adverse food reactions, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other adverse food reactions, initial encounter

Billable Code
T78.1XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute symptoms after histamine-rich food

Applicable To

  • • Histamine intoxication
  • • Acute reaction to histamine-rich food

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies histamine as the cause.

Unspecified adverse effect of food, initial encounter

Billable Code
T78.40XA
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Food-induced histamine reaction

Important Notes

  • • Document symptoms and suspected food triggers.

Disorder of mineral metabolism, unspecified

Non-Billable
E83.819
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Histamine metabolism disorder
  • • DAO deficiency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure enzyme activity levels are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R68.89

Other general symptoms and signs

Use if no definitive diagnosis is available.

K90.4

Maldigestion syndromes

For chronic GI symptoms linked to histamine intolerance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated histamines?

The ICD-10 code for elevated histamines related to adverse food reactions is T78.1XXA. For histamine metabolism disorders, use E83.819.

How do you document histamine intolerance?

Document specific symptoms, food triggers, and enzyme activity levels. Exclude IgE-mediated allergies through testing.

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