Question 1

Is P02 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P02 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 P02 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P02 represents Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes. 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 P02?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P02 is section:P00-P04 (Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery (P00-P04)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from P02?

Accepted Answer

Code P02 has Type 2 Excludes including: encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-). These conditions are not included in P02 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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