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ICD-10 Coding for Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Milk and Dairy Products(T78.07XD)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Milk and Dairy Products. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Milk Allergy AnaphylaxisDairy Allergy Anaphylaxis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Milk and Dairy Products

T78.0-T78.1Primary Range

Anaphylactic and other adverse food reactions

This range includes codes for anaphylactic reactions to specific food products, including milk and dairy.

Key Information: ICD-10 code T78.07XD

Essential facts and insights about Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Milk and Dairy Products

ICD-10 code T78.07XD is used for follow-up care of anaphylactic reactions to milk and dairy products.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for .07xd

Anaphylactic reaction due to milk and dairy products, subsequent encounter
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Confirmed IgE-mediated reaction to milk or dairy.

documentation Criteria

  • Follow-up care for anaphylaxis initially treated in a previous encounter.

Applicable To

  • Anaphylaxis due to cow's milk
  • Anaphylaxis due to dairy products

Excludes

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Serum tryptase levels indicating anaphylaxis
  • Positive skin prick test for milk proteins
  • IgE-mediated reaction documentation

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly using the initial encounter code (T78.07XA) instead of subsequent (T78.07XD).
  • Failing to specify the allergen as milk or dairy products.

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies the allergen and confirms the encounter type as subsequent.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Injection, epinephrine, 0.1 mg

J0171
Use if epinephrine was administered during treatment.

Food allergy status

Z91.01X
Use to indicate the patient's known allergy status.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Anaphylactic reaction due to other specified food products, subsequent encounter

T78.09XD
Use when the allergen is not milk or dairy products.

Other adverse food reactions, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

T78.1XXD
Use for non-anaphylactic reactions to food.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Milk and Dairy Products to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code T78.07XD.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate follow-up care., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation Strategy

Use specific terminology for allergens., Document all relevant clinical findings.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to claim denials., Compliance: May result in non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient records and data analytics.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure the documentation reflects a follow-up encounter and use T78.07XD.

Impact

Lack of specific allergen documentation can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation Strategy

Implement standardized templates for documenting allergen-specific reactions.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Milk and Dairy Products, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Milk and Dairy Products

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Anaphylactic Reaction Due to Milk and Dairy Products. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Follow-up care for milk-induced anaphylaxis

Specialty: Allergy and Immunology

Required Elements

  • Specific allergen identification
  • Temporal context of encounter
  • Treatment details from initial encounter

Example Documentation

Patient presents for follow-up of anaphylaxis triggered by pasteurized cow's milk. Initial treatment included epinephrine administration.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Allergic reaction follow-up.
Good Documentation Example
Follow-up for anaphylaxis due to cow's milk, initially treated with epinephrine.
Explanation
The good example specifies the allergen and treatment details, providing clarity and compliance.

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