Question 1

Is I89 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I89 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 I89 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I89 represents Other noninfective disorders of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes. 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 I89 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code I89 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 I89?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I89 is section:I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from I89?

Accepted Answer

Code I89 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: chylocele, tunica vaginalis (nonfilarial) NOS (N50.89); enlarged lymph nodes NOS (R59.-); filarial chylocele (B74.-) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with I89 as they represent different diagnoses.

I892026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Is I89 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code I89 mean?

When was ICD-10 code I89 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I89?

What conditions are excluded from I89?