Question 1

Is D05 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D05 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 D05 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D05 represents Carcinoma in situ of breast. 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 D05?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D05 is section:D00-D09 (In situ neoplasms (D00-D09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from D05?

Accepted Answer

Code D05 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: carcinoma in situ of skin of breast (D04.5); melanoma in situ of breast (skin) (D03.5); Paget's disease of breast or nipple (C50.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with D05 as they represent different diagnoses.

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