Question 1

Is J00-J99 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J00-J99 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 J00-J99 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J00-J99 represents Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). 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 conditions should be coded separately from J00-J99?

Accepted Answer

Code J00-J99 has Type 2 Excludes including: certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96); certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99); complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) and 6 more conditions. These conditions are not included in J00-J99 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 4

Should I use additional codes with J00-J99?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J00-J99, consider adding codes for: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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Subcategories

J00-J992026

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code7Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Subcategories