Question 1

Is E09.34 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E09.34 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 E09.34 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E09.34 represents Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 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 E09.34?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E09.34 is E09.3 (Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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