Question 1

Is I72 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I72 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 I72 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I72 represents Other aneurysm. 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 I72?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I72 is section:I70-I79 (Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from I72?

Accepted Answer

Code I72 has Type 2 Excludes including: acquired aneurysm (I77.0); aneurysm (of) aorta (I71.-); aneurysm (of) arteriovenous NOS (Q27.3-) and 15 more conditions. These conditions are not included in I72 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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