Question 1

Is C70 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C70 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 C70 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C70 represents Malignant neoplasm of meninges. 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 C70?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C70 is section:C69-C72 (Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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