Question 1

Is G45 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, G45 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 G45 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G45 represents Transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes. 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 G45?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G45 is section:G40-G47 (Episodic and paroxysmal disorders (G40-G47)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from G45?

Accepted Answer

Code G45 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: neonatal cerebral ischemia (P91.0); transient retinal artery occlusion (H34.0-). These conditions cannot be coded together with G45 as they represent different diagnoses.

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