T78.4

Non-billable

Other and unspecified allergy

T78.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified allergy. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T78.40 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T78
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are: Pollen Dust mites Mold spores Pet dander Food Insect stings Medicines Normally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a…

Read more about Allergy at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • specified types of allergic reaction such as:
  • allergic diarrhea (K52.29)
  • allergic gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.29)
  • dermatitis (L23-L25, L27.-)
  • food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (K52.21)
  • food protein-induced enteropathy (K52.22)
  • hay fever (J30.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T78.4?
T78.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other and unspecified allergy". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T78.4 a billable code?
No — T78.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T78.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T78.4?
T78.4 has 3 more specific child codes, including T78.40, T78.41, T78.49.
What is excluded from T78.4?
Excludes1 (not coded here): specified types of allergic reaction such as:; allergic diarrhea (K52.29); allergic gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.29); dermatitis (L23-L25, L27.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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