Question 1

Is I74 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I74 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 I74 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I74 represents Arterial embolism and thrombosis. 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 I74?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I74 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 I74?

Accepted Answer

Code I74 has Type 2 Excludes including: atheroembolism (I75.-); basilar embolism and thrombosis (I63.0-I63.2, I65.1); carotid embolism and thrombosis (I63.0-I63.2, I65.2) and 10 more conditions. These conditions are not included in I74 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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