Question 1

Is H00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H00 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 H00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H00 represents Hordeolum and chalazion. 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 H00 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H00 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 H00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H00 is section:H00-H05 (Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes1Additional information

Is H00 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H00 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H00 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H00?