Question 1

Is N06 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N06 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 N06 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N06 represents Isolated proteinuria with specified morphological lesion. 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 N06?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N06 is section:N00-N08 (Glomerular diseases (N00-N08)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from N06?

Accepted Answer

Code N06 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: Proteinuria not associated with specific morphologic lesions (R80.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with N06 as they represent different diagnoses.

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