Question 1

Is C64 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C64 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 C64 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C64 represents Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis. 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 C64?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C64 is section:C64-C68 (Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract (C64-C68)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from C64?

Accepted Answer

Code C64 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney (C7A.093); malignant neoplasm of renal calyces (C65.-); malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (C65.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with C64 as they represent different diagnoses.

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