Question 1

Is C00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C00 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 C00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C00 represents Malignant neoplasm of lip. 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 C00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C00 is section:C00-C14 (Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx (C00-C14)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from C00?

Accepted Answer

Code C00 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant melanoma of lip (C43.0); Merkel cell carcinoma of lip (C4A.0); other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip (C44.0-). These conditions cannot be coded together with C00 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with C00?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding C00, consider adding codes for: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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