Question 1

Is O23 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O23 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 O23 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O23 represents Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy. 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 O23 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code O23 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 O23?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O23 is section:O20-O29 (Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy (O20-O29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from O23?

Accepted Answer

Code O23 has Type 2 Excludes including: gonococcal infections complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.2); infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission NOS complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.3); syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.1) and 2 more conditions. These conditions are not included in O23 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with O23?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding O23, consider adding codes for: code to identify organism (B95.-, B96.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

O232026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes6Additional information