Question 1

Is X13 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, X13 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 X13 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code X13 represents Contact with steam and other hot vapors. 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 X13?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for X13 is section:X10-X19 (Contact with heat and hot substances (X10-X19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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