Question 1

Is O98 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O98 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 O98 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O98 represents Maternal infectious and parasitic diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating 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

When was ICD-10 code O98 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code O98 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code O98?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O98 is section:O94-O9A (Other obstetric conditions, not elsewhere classified (O94-O9A)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from O98?

Accepted Answer

Code O98 has Type 2 Excludes including: herpes gestationis (O26.4-); infectious carrier state (O99.82-, O99.83-); obstetrical tetanus (A34) and 3 more conditions. These conditions are not included in O98 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with O98?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding O98, consider adding codes for: code (Chapter 1), to identify specific infectious or parasitic disease. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

O982026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes6Additional information

Includes1Included conditions