Question 1

Is B07 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, B07 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 B07 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code B07 represents Viral warts. 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 B07?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for B07 is section:B00-B09 (Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions (B00-B09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from B07?

Accepted Answer

Code B07 has Type 2 Excludes including: anogenital (venereal) warts (A63.0); papilloma of bladder (D41.4); papilloma of cervix (D26.0) and 1 more conditions. These conditions are not included in B07 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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