Question 1

Is A00-B99 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, A00-B99 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 A00-B99 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code A00-B99 represents Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). 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 conditions are excluded from A00-B99?

Accepted Answer

Code A00-B99 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters. These conditions cannot be coded together with A00-B99 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 4

Should I use additional codes with A00-B99?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding A00-B99, consider adding codes for: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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Subcategories

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Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Subcategories