Question 1

Is H57 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H57 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 H57 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H57 represents Other disorders of eye and adnexa. 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 H57 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H57 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 H57?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H57 is section:H55-H57 (Other disorders of eye and adnexa (H55-H57)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes1Additional information

Is H57 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H57 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H57 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H57?