Question 1

Is section:I70-I79 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:I70-I79 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:I70-I79 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:I70-I79 represents Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79). 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:I70-I79?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:I70-I79 is I00-I99 (Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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