Question 1

Is A31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, A31 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code A31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code A31 represents Infection due to other mycobacteria. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code A31 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code A31 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code A31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for A31 is section:A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from A31?

Accepted Answer

Code A31 has Type 2 Excludes including: leprosy (A30.-); tuberculosis (A15-A19). These conditions are not included in A31 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

A312026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes26Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Includes1Included conditions

Is A31 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code A31 mean?

When was ICD-10 code A31 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code A31?

What conditions should be coded separately from A31?