Question 1

Is D20 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D20 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 D20 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D20 represents Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum. 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 D20?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D20 is section:D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from D20?

Accepted Answer

Code D20 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: benign lipomatous neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (D17.79); benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue (D19.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with D20 as they represent different diagnoses.

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