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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Penicillin Allergy

ICD-10 Coding for Penicillin Allergy

Z88.0
T36.0X5A

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

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

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

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 reports a history of penicillin allergy without current symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • History of allergy to penicillin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the allergy is historical.

Adverse effect of penicillin, initial encounter

Billable Code
T36.0X5A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented adverse reaction to penicillin during current encounter.

Applicable To

  • • Current adverse reaction to penicillin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the adverse effect is current.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T88.6XXA

Anaphylactic reaction due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered

Use when documenting anaphylaxis due to penicillin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for penicillin allergy?

The ICD-10 code for a history of penicillin allergy is Z88.0, while T36.0X5A is used for current adverse reactions.

How do you document a penicillin allergy?

Document the type of reaction, timing, and treatment. Use Z88.0 for historical allergies and T36.0X5A for current reactions.

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