Wiki Allergic reactions

[lcox1974]

Can anyone tell me how you would code a general allergic reaction? Example... A patient comes into the ED with a rash and lip swelling at home. The patient does not have a history of allergies. The patient can not think of what could have caused the reaction. Just remember eating shrimp but has eaten this before without a problem. The MD states Dx as " allergic reaction".
If you can give the E-codes also that would be great.

 

[FTessaBartels]

Code symptoms

I would just code the symptoms since you have no idea to what the patient is allergic.

Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC

 

[kak6]

When our Dr states 'allergic reaction'...we would code 995.3 (allergy, unspecified) then the simptoms if needed.

 

[lcox1974]

How about e codes?

 

[sam_son]

We Can't give E-code for allergic reaction . If it is a poisoning caused by Food substance we can code E-code.
Samson B.P.T., CPC.,