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Z01.82

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Encounter for allergy testing

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Testing performed to identify substances or allergens that trigger allergic reactions in a patient.

Coding Tips

  • •This code covers allergy testing procedures such as skin prick tests, patch tests, or intradermal testing
  • •Document the specific allergens tested and any positive reactions found during the encounter

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • encounter for antibody response examination (Z01.84)

Code Hierarchy

└Z01Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis└Z01.8Encounter for other specified special examinations└Z01.82Encounter for allergy testing
└Z01.82Encounter for allergy testing

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