Question 1

Is Z74 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z74 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 Z74 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z74 represents Problems related to care provider dependency. 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 Z74?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z74 is section:Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from Z74?

Accepted Answer

Code Z74 has Type 2 Excludes including: dependence on enabling machines or devices NEC (Z99.-). These conditions are not included in Z74 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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