Question 1

Is R45.85 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R45.85 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 R45.85 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R45.85 represents Homicidal and suicidal ideations. 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 R45.85?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R45.85 is R45.8 (Other symptoms and signs involving emotional state). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from R45.85?

Accepted Answer

Code R45.85 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: suicide attempt (T14.91). These conditions cannot be coded together with R45.85 as they represent different diagnoses.

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