Question 1

Is Q63 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q63 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 Q63 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q63 represents Other congenital malformations of kidney. 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 Q63?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q63 is section:Q60-Q64 (Congenital malformations of the urinary system (Q60-Q64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from Q63?

Accepted Answer

Code Q63 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital nephrotic syndrome (N04.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q63 as they represent different diagnoses.

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