Question 1

Is S30.87 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S30.87 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 S30.87 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S30.87 represents Other superficial bite of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals. 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 S30.87?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S30.87 is S30.8 (Other superficial injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S30.87?

Accepted Answer

Code S30.87 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: open bite of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (S31.05, S31.15, S31.25, S31.35, S31.45, S31.55). These conditions cannot be coded together with S30.87 as they represent different diagnoses.

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