Question 1

Is P29 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P29 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 P29 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P29 represents Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period. 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 P29?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P29 is section:P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from P29?

Accepted Answer

Code P29 has Type 2 Excludes including: congenital malformations of the circulatory system (Q20-Q28). These conditions are not included in P29 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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