Question 1

Is Q12 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q12 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 Q12 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q12 represents Congenital lens malformations. 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 Q12 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q12 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 Q12?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q12 is section:Q10-Q18 (Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes1Additional information

Is Q12 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Q12 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Q12 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q12?