Question 1

Is O01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O01 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 O01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O01 represents Hydatidiform mole. 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 O01 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code O01 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 O01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O01 is section:O00-O08 (Pregnancy with abortive outcome (O00-O08)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from O01?

Accepted Answer

Code O01 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: chorioadenoma (destruens) (D39.2); malignant hydatidiform mole (D39.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with O01 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with O01?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding O01, consider adding codes for: code from category O08 to identify any associated complication.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

O012026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes6Additional information