Question 1

Is M83 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M83 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 M83 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M83 represents Adult osteomalacia. 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 M83?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M83 is section:M80-M85 (Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from M83?

Accepted Answer

Code M83 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: infantile and juvenile osteomalacia (E55.0); renal osteodystrophy (N25.0); rickets (active) (E55.0) and 3 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with M83 as they represent different diagnoses.

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