Question 1

Is M04 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M04 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 M04 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M04 represents Autoinflammatory syndromes. 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 M04?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M04 is section:M04 (Autoinflammatory syndromes (M04)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from M04?

Accepted Answer

Code M04 has Type 2 Excludes including: Crohn's disease (K50.-). These conditions are not included in M04 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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FAQ

Is M04 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code M04 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M04?

What conditions should be coded separately from M04?