Question 1

Is I27 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I27 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 I27 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I27 represents Other pulmonary heart diseases. 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 I27 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code I27 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 I27?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I27 is section:I26-I28 (Pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation (I26-I28)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Is I27 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code I27 mean?

When was ICD-10 code I27 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I27?