You Be the Coder:
Can You Differentiate Food Allergy From Intolerance?
Published on Thu Aug 19, 2021
Question: We often see patients who have allergies or intolerance regarding things like gluten and lactose. Should we code intolerance the same as allergies? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: No, food allergies are not the same as food intolerances. Basically stated, “food allergies, such as allergies to nuts or shellfish, are caused by a problem with your immune system. Food sensitivities or [...]