Question 1

Is I77 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I77 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 I77 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I77 represents Other disorders of arteries and arterioles. 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 I77?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I77 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 I77?

Accepted Answer

Code I77 has Type 2 Excludes including: collagen (vascular) diseases (M30-M36); hypersensitivity angiitis (M31.0); pulmonary artery (I28.-). These conditions are not included in I77 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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