Question 1

Is T16 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T16 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 T16 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T16 represents Foreign body in ear. 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 T16?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T16 is section:T15-T19 (Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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