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ICD-10 Coding for Shellfish Allergy(Z91.013, T78.0, T78.02)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for shellfish allergy, including Z91.013 for allergy status and T78.02XA for anaphylactic reactions.

Also known as:
Seafood AllergyCrustacean AllergyMollusk Allergy
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Shellfish Allergy

Z00-Z99Primary Range

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
Z91.013Allergy to seafood
T78.02XAAnaphylactic reaction due to shellfish
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Allergy to seafood
Z91.013Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Anaphylactic reaction due to shellfishT78.02
Anaphylactic reaction due to other foodT78.09

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Shellfish Allergy.

Not specifying the type of shellfish in documentation.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate management recommendations., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential for denied claims due to lack of specificity.

Mitigation

Always document the specific type of shellfish., Use templates that prompt for detailed information.

Mixing up crustaceans and mollusks in coding.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to improper DRG assignment., Compliance: May result in compliance issues with coding standards., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient records and data analytics.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies the type of shellfish to use the correct code.

Specificity in shellfish allergy documentation

Impact

Lack of specificity in documenting the type of shellfish can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Use detailed templates and ensure all relevant information is captured.

Frequently Asked Questions

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