ICD Code Z88

ICD code Z88 is a code used to indicate a personal history of allergy to drugs, medicaments, and biological substances.

1. Documented history of allergy or adverse reaction to a drug, medicinal or biological substance

2. Patient is not currently experiencing an active reaction, but the allergy or adverse effect is clinically relevant to current care

3. The specific drug, medicinal, or biological substance is identified and noted in the medical record

4. The allergy or adverse reaction impacts clinical decision-making, such as medication selection or treatment planning

5. The patient’s medical history necessitates communication of the allergy or adverse effect to other healthcare providers

Relevant CPT codes that may be used in conjunction with ICD code Z88 include:

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 99499 (Unlisted evaluation and management service)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 86580 (Skin test; tuberculosis, intradermal)

- 95004–95078 (Allergy testing procedures)

- 95115–95199 (Allergen immunotherapy)

The specific CPT code(s) selected will depend on the clinical scenario and services rendered.

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