Question 1

Is section:T15-T19 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:T15-T19 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 section:T15-T19 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:T15-T19 represents Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19). 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 section:T15-T19?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:T15-T19 is S00-T88 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from section:T15-T19?

Accepted Answer

Code section:T15-T19 has Type 2 Excludes including: foreign body accidentally left in operation wound (T81.5-); foreign body in penetrating wound - See open wound by body region; residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5) and 1 more conditions. These conditions are not included in section:T15-T19 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with section:T15-T19?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding section:T15-T19, consider adding codes for: code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

T15-T192026

Excludes24Not included here

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