Question 1

Is D09 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D09 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 D09 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D09 represents Carcinoma in situ of other and unspecified sites. 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 D09?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D09 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 D09?

Accepted Answer

Code D09 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: melanoma in situ (D03.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with D09 as they represent different diagnoses.

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