Question 1

Is N88 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N88 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 N88 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N88 represents Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri. 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 N88?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N88 is section:N80-N98 (Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract (N80-N98)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from N88?

Accepted Answer

Code N88 has Type 2 Excludes including: inflammatory disease of cervix (N72); polyp of cervix (N84.1). These conditions are not included in N88 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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