ICD-9 Code for Penicillin Allergy

ICD-9 Code for Penicillin Allergy

The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) code for penicillin allergy is:

V14.0

This code falls under the category of ”Personal history of allergy to medicinal agents” and specifically denotes a ”Personal history of allergy to penicillin.”

It's important to note that:

This code is used to indicate a history of penicillin allergy, not an active allergic reaction.

For an active allergic reaction to penicillin, different codes would be used, typically from the 995.xx series (for example, 995.27 for ”Other drug allergy”).

The ICD-9 system has been largely replaced by ICD-10 in many countries. In ICD-10, the equivalent code for penicillin allergy is Z88.0.

When using this code, it's crucial to document the specific nature of the allergy in the patient's medical record, including symptoms and severity of past reactions.

This code is often used for alerting healthcare providers about the allergy to prevent accidental administration of penicillin or related antibiotics.

In some cases, additional codes may be used to provide more detail about the nature of the allergic reaction.

Always consult current coding guidelines and documentation requirements when using diagnostic codes in clinical practice.