Question 1

Is O26 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O26 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 O26 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O26 represents Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to 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 O26 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code O26 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 O26?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O26 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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Is O26 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code O26 mean?

When was ICD-10 code O26 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code O26?