Question 1

Is E16 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E16 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 E16 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E16 represents Other disorders of pancreatic internal secretion. 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 E16?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E16 is section:E15-E16 (Other disorders of glucose regulation and pancreatic internal secretion (E15-E16)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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