Question 1

Is N39 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N39 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 N39 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N39 represents Other disorders of urinary system. 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 N39?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N39 is section:N30-N39 (Other diseases of the urinary system (N30-N39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from N39?

Accepted Answer

Code N39 has Type 2 Excludes including: hematuria NOS (R31.-); recurrent or persistent hematuria (N02.-); recurrent or persistent hematuria with specified morphological lesion (N02.-) and 1 more conditions. These conditions are not included in N39 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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