Question 1

Is D31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D31 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 D31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D31 represents Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa. 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 D31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D31 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 D31?

Accepted Answer

Code D31 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: benign neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (D21.0); benign neoplasm of optic nerve (D33.3); benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid (D22.1-, D23.1-). These conditions cannot be coded together with D31 as they represent different diagnoses.

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