Question 1

Is G71 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, G71 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 G71 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G71 represents Primary disorders of muscles. 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 G71?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G71 is section:G70-G73 (Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle (G70-G73)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from G71?

Accepted Answer

Code G71 has Type 2 Excludes including: arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3); metabolic disorders (E70-E88); myositis (M60.-). These conditions are not included in G71 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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