Question 1

Is R12 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, R12 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for heartburn. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R12 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R12 represents Heartburn. 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 R12 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R12 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 R12?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R12 is section:R10-R19 (Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R12?

Accepted Answer

Code R12 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: dyspepsia NOS (R10.13); functional dyspepsia (K30). These conditions cannot be coded together with R12 as they represent different diagnoses.

R122026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes213Not included here

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Is R12 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R12 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R12 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R12?

What conditions are excluded from R12?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code R12?

How common is hospitalization for R12?