Question 1

Is D68 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D68 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 D68 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D68 represents Other coagulation defects. 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 D68?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D68 is section:D65-D69 (Coagulation defects, purpura and other hemorrhagic conditions (D65-D69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from D68?

Accepted Answer

Code D68 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: abnormal coagulation profile NOS (R79.1). These conditions cannot be coded together with D68 as they represent different diagnoses.

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