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What is the correct Dx code for food allergy? When I look up allergy then food in the ICD-9 index it takes me to code 693.1. And when I look up food then allergy it takes me to 693.1 as well. When you look up code 693.1 in the tabular the category description is for "Dermatitis due to substances taken internally" then "Due to food". I've been told that the correct code for food allergy is 995.3 which is for "Allergy, unspecified". Can someone help clarify the correct code for food allergy.
Sincerely,
Tracy Powell
Sincerely,
Tracy Powell