Question 1

Is A01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, A01 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 A01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code A01 represents Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers. 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 A01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for A01 is section:A00-A09 (Intestinal infectious diseases (A00-A09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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