Question 1

Is E00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E00 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 E00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E00 represents Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome. 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 E00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E00 is section:E00-E07 (Disorders of thyroid gland (E00-E07)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from E00?

Accepted Answer

Code E00 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism (E02). These conditions cannot be coded together with E00 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with E00?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding E00, consider adding codes for: code (F70-F79) to identify associated intellectual disabilities.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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