Question 1

Is J62 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J62 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 J62 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J62 represents Pneumoconiosis due to dust containing silica. 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 J62?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J62 is section:J60-J70 (Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from J62?

Accepted Answer

Code J62 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: pneumoconiosis with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65). These conditions cannot be coded together with J62 as they represent different diagnoses.

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