Question 1

Is L76.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L76.0 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 L76.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L76.0 represents Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a procedure. 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 L76.0?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L76.0 is L76 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from L76.0?

Accepted Answer

Code L76.0 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (L76.1-). These conditions cannot be coded together with L76.0 as they represent different diagnoses.

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