Question 1

Is A96 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, A96 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 A96 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code A96 represents Arenaviral hemorrhagic fever. 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 A96?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for A96 is section:A90-A99 (Arthropod-borne viral fevers and viral hemorrhagic fevers (A90-A99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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