T78.05
Billable

Anaphylactic reaction due to tree nuts and seeds

Billable / Specific Code

What is Anaphylactic reaction due to tree nuts and seeds?

ICD-10-CM T78.05 is the diagnosis code for Anaphylactic reaction due to tree nuts and seeds. This code falls under the section "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for T78.05

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in T78.05. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • anaphylactic reaction due to peanuts (T78.01)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T78.05 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T78.05 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T78.05 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T78.05 mean?

T78.05 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anaphylactic reaction due to tree nuts and seeds". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T78.05?

The parent code of T78.05 is T78.0 ("Anaphylactic reaction due to food"). T78.05 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T78.05 in?

T78.05 is located in Section T66-T78 — "Other and unspecified effects of external causes" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use T78.05?

Use T78.05 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anaphylactic reaction due to tree nuts and seeds" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Anaphylactic reaction due to tree nuts and seeds?

The ICD-10-CM code for Anaphylactic reaction due to tree nuts and seeds is T78.05.

Can T78.05 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T78.05 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T78.05 in?

T78.05 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is T78.05 valid for 2026?

Yes, T78.05 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T78.05
Anaphylactic reaction due to tree nuts and seeds
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T66-T78 — Other and unspecified effects of external causes
2026 ICD-10-CM