Question 1

Is K31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K31 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 K31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K31 represents Other diseases of stomach and duodenum. 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 K31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K31 is section:K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from K31?

Accepted Answer

Code K31 has Type 2 Excludes including: diabetic gastroparesis (E08.43, E09.43, E10.43, E11.43, E13.43); diverticulum of duodenum (K57.00-K57.13). These conditions are not included in K31 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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