Question 1

Is T24.42 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T24.42 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 T24.42 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T24.42 represents Corrosion of unspecified degree of knee. 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 T24.42?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T24.42 is T24.4 (Corrosion of unspecified degree of lower limb, except ankle and foot). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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