Question 1

Is K00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K00 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 K00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K00 represents Disorders of tooth development and eruption. 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 K00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K00 is section:K00-K14 (Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands (K00-K14)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from K00?

Accepted Answer

Code K00 has Type 2 Excludes including: embedded and impacted teeth (K01.-). These conditions are not included in K00 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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