Question 1

Is O01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O01 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 O01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O01 represents Hydatidiform mole. 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 O01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O01 is section:O00-O08 (Pregnancy with abortive outcome (O00-O08)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from O01?

Accepted Answer

Code O01 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: chorioadenoma (destruens) (D39.2); malignant hydatidiform mole (D39.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with O01 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with O01?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding O01, consider adding codes for: code from category O08 to identify any associated complication.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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