Question 1

Is Q63 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q63 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 Q63 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q63 represents Other congenital malformations of kidney. 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 Q63 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q63 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 Q63?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q63 is section:Q60-Q64 (Congenital malformations of the urinary system (Q60-Q64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Q63?

Accepted Answer

Code Q63 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital nephrotic syndrome (N04.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q63 as they represent different diagnoses.

Q632026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is Q63 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Q63 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Q63 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q63?

What conditions are excluded from Q63?