Question 1

Is G11 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, G11 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 G11 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G11 represents Hereditary ataxia. 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 G11?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G11 is section:G10-G14 (Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system (G10-G14)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from G11?

Accepted Answer

Code G11 has Type 2 Excludes including: cerebral palsy (G80.-); hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy (G60.-); metabolic disorders (E70-E88). These conditions are not included in G11 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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