Allergic reaction NOS; Hypersensitivity NOS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T78.40XA [convert to ICD-9-CM] Allergy, unspecified, initial encounter
ICD Code T78.4 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of T78.4 that describes the diagnosis 'other and unspecified allergy' in more detail. Idiosyncratic drug reactions, also known as type B reactions, are drug reactions that occur rarely and unpredictably amongst the population.
Some organizations do not code the allergy information on a routine basis. Determine if your provider or organization captures this information as part of their provider/organization-specific guidelines.
specified types of allergic reaction such as:; allergic diarrhea (K52.29); allergic gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.29); dermatitis (L23-L25, L27.-); food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (K52.21); food protein-induced enteropathy (K52.22); hay fever (J30.1) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L23.9 [convert to ICD-9-CM]
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A small number of people have a reaction to contrast more than 1 day after they receive contrast. Most people who get these delayed reactions have rashes, itchy skin, headaches, or nausea. If you have a delayed reaction to contrast, you may need treatment with skin lotions, steroids, and antihistamines.
T78. 40 - Allergy, unspecified. ICD-10-CM.
R46. 89 - Other Symptoms and Signs Involving Appearance and Behavior [Internet]. In: ICD-10-CM.
Immediate reactions take place within an hour after injection of the contrast medium. These reactions can be mild (nausea, vomiting, mild urticaria, pallor), moderate (severe vomiting, extensive urticaria, dyspnea, rigor, laryngeal edema) or severe (pulmonary edema, cardiac arrhythmias or arrest, circulatory collapse).
The treatment of an acute reaction to contrast media is no different from any other anaphylactic reaction. Treatment may include injectable epinephrine and antihistamines, as well as the use of IV fluids for low blood pressure and shock.
995.3 Allergy, unspecified - ICD-9-CM Vol.
Code F41. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified. It is a category of psychiatric disorders which are characterized by anxious feelings or fear often accompanied by physical symptoms associated with anxiety.
ICD-10 code F91. 9 for Conduct disorder, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders .
Transient alteration of awareness 4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R40. 4 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R40.
There is an allergy status (patient has a known allergy to a food or substance) and an allergic reaction (patient is having a current reaction to a substance/food item). It is important that the documentation is specific to the circumstances as well as the cause to support accurate code assignment.
This physician also noted that patients with allergies should have an action plan for any severe allergic reactions.
Some organizations do not code the allergy information on a routine basis. Determine if your provider or organization captures this information as part of their provider/organization-specific guidelines. Allergic reaction is found under the main term of “allergy” in the ICD-10-CM Index.
The ICD code T784 is used to code Idiosyncratic drug reaction. Idiosyncratic drug reactions, also known as type B reactions, are drug reactions that occur rarely and unpredictably amongst the population. This is not to be mistaken with idiopathic, which implies that the cause is not known. They frequently occur with exposure to new drugs, as they ...
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code T78.4 is a non-billable code.