Question 1

Is P56 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P56 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 P56 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P56 represents Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease. 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 P56?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P56 is section:P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from P56?

Accepted Answer

Code P56 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with P56 as they represent different diagnoses.

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