Question 1

Is I60 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I60 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 I60 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I60 represents Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. 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 I60?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I60 is section:I60-I69 (Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from I60?

Accepted Answer

Code I60 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: syphilitic ruptured cerebral aneurysm (A52.05). These conditions cannot be coded together with I60 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with I60?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding I60, consider adding codes for: code, if known, to indicate National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (R29.7-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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