Question 1

Is E67 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E67 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 E67 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E67 represents Other hyperalimentation. 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 E67?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E67 is section:E65-E68 (Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation (E65-E68)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from E67?

Accepted Answer

Code E67 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: hyperalimentation NOS (R63.2); sequelae of hyperalimentation (E68). These conditions cannot be coded together with E67 as they represent different diagnoses.

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