Question 1

Is O24.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O24.8 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 O24.8 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O24.8 represents Other pre-existing diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium. 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 O24.8?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O24.8 is O24 (Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

Should I use additional codes with O24.8?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding O24.8, consider adding codes for: code (for):; from categories E08, E09 and E13 to further identify any manifestation. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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