Question 1

Is M99 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M99 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 M99 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M99 represents Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified. 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 M99 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code M99 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 M99?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M99 is section:M99 (Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified (M99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes2Additional information

Is M99 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code M99 mean?

When was ICD-10 code M99 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M99?