K08.55 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Allergy to existing dental restorative material for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Use additional:
- code to identify the specific type of allergy
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K08.55 ICD10 Code:
- K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
- K00-K14 Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands
- K08 Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures
- K08.1 Complete loss of teeth
- K08.2 Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge
- K08.4 Partial loss of teeth
- K08.5 Unsatisfactory restoration of tooth
- K08.8 Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K08.55 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K08.55 ICD 10 code
An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are:
- Pollen
- Dust mites
- Mold spores
- Pet dander
- Food
- Insect stings
- Medicines
Normally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a false alarm. Genes and the environment probably both play a role.
Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling, or asthma. Allergies can range from minor to severe. Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction that can be life-threatening. Doctors use skin and blood tests to diagnose allergies. Treatments include medicines, allergy shots, and avoiding the substances that cause the reactions.
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