Question 1

Is P26 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P26 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 P26 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P26 represents Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period. 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 P26?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P26 is section:P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from P26?

Accepted Answer

Code P26 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: acute idiopathic hemorrhage in infants over 28 days old (R04.81). These conditions cannot be coded together with P26 as they represent different diagnoses.

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