Bee allergy status

This code indicates a patient's current or historical status of having an allergy to bee venom. It signifies a known hypersensitivity reaction to bee stings, which can range from localized reactions to severe systemic anaphylaxis.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's established bee allergy for risk assessment, treatment planning, or medication precautions. It is appropriate for patients with a confirmed diagnosis, even if they have not recently been stung.

• Always code this in conjunction with any current allergic reaction (e.g., T78.0XXA for anaphylactic shock due to adverse food reaction, initial encounter) if the patient is presenting with an acute event.
• Do not use this code for a suspected allergy without a confirmed diagnosis.
• Consider additional codes for specific allergic manifestations or treatments (e.g., Z91.011 for peanut allergy status if also present).