Question 1

Is section:M20-M25 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:M20-M25 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 section:M20-M25 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:M20-M25 represents Other joint disorders (M20-M25). 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 section:M20-M25?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:M20-M25 is M00-M99 (Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from section:M20-M25?

Accepted Answer

Code section:M20-M25 has Type 2 Excludes including: joints of the spine (M40-M54). These conditions are not included in section:M20-M25 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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