Question 1

Is C17 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C17 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 C17 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C17 represents Malignant neoplasm of small intestine. 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 C17?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C17 is section:C15-C26 (Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from C17?

Accepted Answer

Code C17 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant carcinoid tumors of the small intestine (C7A.01). These conditions cannot be coded together with C17 as they represent different diagnoses.

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