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Z91.040

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Latex allergy status

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 latex, which is commonly found in medical gloves, catheters, and other healthcare products.

Coding Tips

  • •This is critical information for healthcare providers to prevent exposure during medical procedures
  • •Document whether the allergy is to natural rubber latex or synthetic latex alternatives

Code Hierarchy

└Z91Personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified└Z91.0Allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances└Z91.04Nonmedicinal substance allergy status└Z91.040Latex allergy status
└Z91.040Latex allergy status

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