Question 1

Is Q61 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q61 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 Q61 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q61 represents Cystic kidney disease. 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 Q61 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q61 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 Q61?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q61 is section:Q60-Q64 (Congenital malformations of the urinary system (Q60-Q64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Q61?

Accepted Answer

Code Q61 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: acquired cyst of kidney (N28.1); Potter's syndrome (Q60.6). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q61 as they represent different diagnoses.

Q612026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is Q61 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Q61 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Q61 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q61?

What conditions are excluded from Q61?