Question 1

Is section:N25-N29 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:N25-N29 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:N25-N29 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:N25-N29 represents Other disorders of kidney and ureter (N25-N29). 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:N25-N29?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:N25-N29 is N00-N99 (Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from section:N25-N29?

Accepted Answer

Code section:N25-N29 has Type 2 Excludes including: disorders of kidney and ureter with urolithiasis (N20-N23). These conditions are not included in section:N25-N29 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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