Question 1

Is P61 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P61 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 P61 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P61 represents Other perinatal hematological disorders. 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 P61?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P61 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 P61?

Accepted Answer

Code P61 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy (D80.7). These conditions cannot be coded together with P61 as they represent different diagnoses.

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