Question 1

Is O16 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O16 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 O16 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O16 represents Unspecified maternal hypertension. 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 O16?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O16 is section:O10-O16 (Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O10-O16)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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