Question 1

Is section:C43-C44 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:C43-C44 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 section:C43-C44 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:C43-C44 represents Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44). 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 section:C43-C44?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:C43-C44 is C00-D49 (Neoplasms (C00-D49)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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