Z9109 - Other allergy status (not to drugs or biological substances)
International Classification of Diseases
What is a ICD-10 Code?
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
This code indicates that you have a documented allergy or allergic reaction to something other than medications or biological substances. This could include allergies to environmental factors like pollen, dust, or pet dander, food allergies, or allergies to materials like latex or metals. This code is used to document your allergy history in your medical record for healthcare providers' reference.
Additional Information
This is a documentation code used to record allergy status in medical records. It does not represent a billable service or procedure, but rather important medical history information for healthcare providers.
Category
Personal history and risk factors
Medical Specialty
General medicine/Primary care
Expected Costs
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