Question 1

Is C20 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, C20 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of rectum. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C20 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C20 represents Malignant neoplasm of rectum. 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 C20 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C20 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 C20?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C20 is section:C15-C26 (Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C20?

Accepted Answer

Code C20 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant carcinoid tumor of the rectum (C7A.026). These conditions cannot be coded together with C20 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Excludes12Not coded together

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Is C20 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C20 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C20 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C20?

What conditions are excluded from C20?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code C20?

How common is hospitalization for C20?