T78.2 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Type 1 excludes for T78.2 ICD 10 code
  • anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse effect of correct medicinal substance properly administered (T88.6)
  • anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-)
  • anaphylactic reaction or shock due to serum (T80.5-)

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Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to T78.2 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

T78.2 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about T78.2 ICD 10 code

Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can begin very quickly, and symptoms may be life-threatening. The most common causes are reactions to foods (especially peanuts), medications, and stinging insects. Other causes include exercise and exposure to latex. Sometimes no cause can be found.

It can affect many organs:

  • Skin - itching, hives, redness, swelling
  • Nose - sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose
  • Mouth - itching, swelling of the lips or tongue
  • Throat - itching, tightness, trouble swallowing, swelling of the back of the throat
  • Chest - shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness
  • Heart - weak pulse, passing out, shock
  • Gastrointestinal tract - vomiting, diarrhea, cramps
  • Nervous system - dizziness or fainting

If someone is having a serious allergic reaction, call 911. If an auto-injector is available, give the person the injection right away.

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