Question 1

Is J33 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J33 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 J33 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J33 represents Nasal polyp. 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 J33?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J33 is section:J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from J33?

Accepted Answer

Code J33 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: adenomatous polyps (D14.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with J33 as they represent different diagnoses.

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