Question 1

Is L76 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L76 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 L76 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L76 represents Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue. 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 L76 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L76 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 L76?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L76 is section:L76 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L76)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Is L76 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L76 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L76 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L76?