Question 1

Is N64 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N64 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 N64 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N64 represents Other disorders of breast. 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 N64?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N64 is section:N60-N65 (Disorders of breast (N60-N65)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from N64?

Accepted Answer

Code N64 has Type 2 Excludes including: mechanical complication of breast prosthesis and implant (T85.4-). These conditions are not included in N64 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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