T78.081
Billable

Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with reactivity to baked egg

Billable / Specific Code

What is Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with reactivity to baked egg?

ICD-10-CM T78.081 is the diagnosis code for Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with reactivity to baked egg. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for T78.081

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as T78.081. They are mutually exclusive:

  • Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with tolerance to baked egg (T78.080)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T78.081 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T78.081 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, T78.081 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does T78.081 mean?

T78.081 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with reactivity to baked egg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T78.081?

The parent code of T78.081 is T78.08 ("Anaphylactic reaction due to eggs"). T78.081 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T78.081 in?

T78.081 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 T78.081?

Use T78.081 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with reactivity to baked egg" 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 egg with reactivity to baked egg?

The ICD-10-CM code for Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with reactivity to baked egg is T78.081.

Can T78.081 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, T78.081 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is T78.081 in?

T78.081 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from T78.081?

Type 1 Excludes for T78.081 include: Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with tolerance to baked egg (T78.080).

Is T78.081 valid for 2026?

Yes, T78.081 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
T78.081
Anaphylactic reaction due to egg with reactivity to baked egg
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