Question 1

Is section:X10-X19 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:X10-X19 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:X10-X19 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:X10-X19 represents Contact with heat and hot substances (X10-X19). 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:X10-X19?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:X10-X19 is V00-Y99 (External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from section:X10-X19?

Accepted Answer

Code section:X10-X19 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: exposure to excessive natural heat (X30); exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08). These conditions cannot be coded together with section:X10-X19 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Subcategories

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Subcategories