Question 1

Is Z91.01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z91.01 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z91.01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z91.01 represents Food allergy status. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z91.01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z91.01 is Z91.0 (Allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from Z91.01?

Accepted Answer

Code Z91.01 has Type 2 Excludes including: food additives allergy status (Z91.02). These conditions are not included in Z91.01 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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