Question 1

Is C90 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C90 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 C90 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C90 represents Multiple myeloma and malignant plasma cell neoplasms. 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 C90 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C90 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 C90?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C90 is section:C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C90?

Accepted Answer

Code C90 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissues (Z85.79). These conditions cannot be coded together with C90 as they represent different diagnoses.

C902026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Notes8Additional information

Is C90 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C90 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C90 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C90?

What conditions are excluded from C90?