Question 1

Is K63 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K63 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 K63 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K63 represents Other diseases of intestine. 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 K63 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K63 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 K63?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K63 is section:K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Is K63 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code K63 mean?

When was ICD-10 code K63 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K63?