Question 1

Is A68 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, A68 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 A68 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code A68 represents Relapsing fevers. 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code A68?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for A68 is section:A65-A69 (Other spirochetal diseases (A65-A69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from A68?

Accepted Answer

Code A68 has Type 2 Excludes including: Lyme disease (A69.2-). These conditions are not included in A68 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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