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Z91.018

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Allergy to other foods

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

What This Code Means

A patient has a documented allergy to foods other than mammalian meats, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, or other food items.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for food allergies not classified elsewhere; consider if more specific codes apply (nuts, shellfish, etc.)
  • •Document the specific food allergen in the medical record for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└Z91Personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified└Z91.0Allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances└Z91.01Food allergy status└Z91.018Allergy to other foods
└Z91.018Allergy to other foods

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