Question 1

Is P37 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P37 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 P37 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P37 represents Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases. 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 P37?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P37 is section:P35-P39 (Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from P37?

Accepted Answer

Code P37 has Type 2 Excludes including: congenital syphilis (A50.-); infectious neonatal diarrhea (A00-A09); necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn (P77.-) and 3 more conditions. These conditions are not included in P37 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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