Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z88 is the diagnosis code for Allergy status to drugs, medicaments and biological substances. This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 â Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in Z88. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where Z88 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Z88 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Z88 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Allergy status to drugs, medicaments and biological substances". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Z88 is located in Section Z77-Z99 â "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Z88 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Z88.0, Z88.1, Z88.2, Z88.3, Z88.4 and more.
Use Z88 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Allergy status to drugs, medicaments and biological substances" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Allergy status to drugs, medicaments and biological substances is Z88.
No, Z88 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Z88 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z88 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.