Question 1

Is O24 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O24 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 O24 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O24 represents Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium. 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 O24?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O24 is section:O20-O29 (Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy (O20-O29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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