Question 1

Is K75 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K75 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 K75 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K75 represents Other inflammatory liver diseases. 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 K75?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K75 is section:K70-K77 (Diseases of liver (K70-K77)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from K75?

Accepted Answer

Code K75 has Type 2 Excludes including: toxic liver disease (K71.-). These conditions are not included in K75 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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