Question 1

Is A08 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, A08 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 A08 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code A08 represents Viral and other specified intestinal infections. 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 A08?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for A08 is section:A00-A09 (Intestinal infectious diseases (A00-A09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from A08?

Accepted Answer

Code A08 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: influenza with involvement of gastrointestinal tract (J09.X3, J10.2, J11.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with A08 as they represent different diagnoses.

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