Question 1

Is E74.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E74.3 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 E74.3 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E74.3 represents Other disorders of intestinal carbohydrate absorption. 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 E74.3?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E74.3 is E74 (Other disorders of carbohydrate metabolism). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from E74.3?

Accepted Answer

Code E74.3 has Type 2 Excludes including: lactose intolerance (E73.-). These conditions are not included in E74.3 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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