T78.08
Non-billableAnaphylactic reaction due to eggs
Anaphylactic reaction due to eggs
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- complications of surgical and medical care NEC (T80-T88)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for anaphylactic reaction due to eggs?
The ICD-10-CM code for anaphylactic reaction due to eggs is T78.08. The full clinical description is "Anaphylactic reaction due to eggs". T78.08 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T78.08 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T78.08 represents "Anaphylactic reaction due to eggs". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T78.08 a billable code?
No, T78.08 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T78.08.
What chapter is T78.08 in?
T78.08 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T78.08?
T78.08 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T78.08?
T78.08 has 3 child codes, including: T78.08XA (Anaphylactic reaction due to eggs, initial encounter), T78.08XD (Anaphylactic reaction due to eggs, subsequent encounter), T78.08XS (Anaphylactic reaction due to eggs, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T78.08?
Yes, when using T78.08 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T78.08?
T78.08 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0859861. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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