Question 1

Is C58 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, C58 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of placenta. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C58 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C58 represents Malignant neoplasm of placenta. 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 C58 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C58 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 C58?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C58 is section:C51-C58 (Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs (C51-C58)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C58?

Accepted Answer

Code C58 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: chorioadenoma (destruens) (D39.2); hydatidiform mole NOS (O01.9); invasive hydatidiform mole (D39.2) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with C58 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

What age group is ICD-10 code C58 intended for?

Accepted Answer

Code C58 is intended for maternity patients (ages 9-64). Using this code for patients outside the childbearing age range may trigger an age conflict edit. This is a Medicare Code Editor (MCE) validation rule.

C582026

Excludes15Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Includes3Included conditions

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions