T78.0
Non-billableAnaphylactic reaction due to food
T78.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Anaphylactic reaction due to food. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T78.00 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAnaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction . It can begin very quickly, and symptoms may be life-threatening. The most common causes are reactions to foods (especially peanuts), medications , and stinging insects . Other causes include exercise and exposure to latex . Sometimes no cause can be found. It can affect many organs: Skin - itching, hives, redness, swelling Nose - sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose Mouth -…
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Includes
- •Anaphylactic reaction due to adverse food reaction
- •Anaphylactic shock or reaction due to nonpoisonous foods
- •Anaphylactoid reaction due to food
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Epinephrinealpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]›
- Diphenhydramine›
- Promethazine›
- Carbinoxamine›
- Cyproheptadine›
- OmalizumabAnti-IgE [EPC]›
- Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate›
- Dexchlorpheniramine›
- Epinephrine 0.15 Pediatricsalpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]›
- Adrenalin (epinephrine)alpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]›
- Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Betamethasone Acetate, Lidocaine, Povidine Iodine›
- Epinephrine 0.3 Adultsalpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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