Question 1

Is N30 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N30 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 N30 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N30 represents Cystitis. 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 N30 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N30 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 N30?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N30 is section:N30-N39 (Other diseases of the urinary system (N30-N39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from N30?

Accepted Answer

Code N30 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: prostatocystitis (N41.3). These conditions cannot be coded together with N30 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with N30?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding N30, consider adding codes for: code to identify infectious agent (B95-B97). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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Excludes11Not coded together

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