Question 1

Is I23 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I23 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 I23 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I23 represents Certain current complications following ST elevation (STEMI) and non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction (within the 28 day period). 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 I23?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I23 is section:I20-I25 (Ischemic heart diseases (I20-I25)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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