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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Milk Protein Allergy

ICD-10 Coding for Milk Protein Allergy

Z91.011
K52.21

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

Also Known as:
Cow's Milk Allergy
Dairy Allergy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Milk Protein Allergy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Milk Protein Allergy

Use ICD-10 code Z91.011 for allergy to milk products, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Allergy to milk products

Billable Code
Z91.011
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of IgE antibodies or positive skin prick test
documentation:
  • • Detailed elimination diet and challenge test results

Applicable To

  • • IgE-mediated milk allergy
  • • Non-IgE-mediated milk allergy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies IgE vs non-IgE allergy to avoid coding errors.

Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome

Billable Code
K52.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented elimination diet response
  • • Positive oral food challenge

Applicable To

  • • FPIES due to milk protein

Important Notes

  • • Ensure FPIES is documented as related to milk protein.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K52.21

Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome

Use when FPIES is present alongside milk protein allergy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for milk protein allergy?

The ICD-10 code for milk protein allergy is Z91.011, used for both IgE and non-IgE mediated allergies.

How do you differentiate between milk protein allergy and lactose intolerance?

Milk protein allergy involves an immune response, while lactose intolerance is a digestive issue without immune involvement.

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