Question 1

Is R03 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R03 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 R03 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R03 represents Abnormal blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis. 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 R03?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R03 is section:R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems (R00-R09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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