Question 1

Is D42 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D42 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 D42 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D42 represents Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges. 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 D42 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D42 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 D42?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D42 is section:D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Excludes11Not coded together

Notes9Additional information

Is D42 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code D42 mean?

When was ICD-10 code D42 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D42?