Question 1

Is C95 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C95 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 C95 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C95 represents Leukemia of unspecified cell type. 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 C95?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C95 is section:C81-C96 (Malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from C95?

Accepted Answer

Code C95 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: personal history of leukemia (Z85.6). These conditions cannot be coded together with C95 as they represent different diagnoses.

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