Question 1

Is Q00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q00 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 Q00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q00 represents Anencephaly and similar malformations. 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 Q00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q00 is section:Q00-Q07 (Congenital malformations of the nervous system (Q00-Q07)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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