Question 1

Is R46.81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, R46.81 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for obsessive-compulsive behavior. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R46.81 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R46.81 represents Obsessive-compulsive behavior. 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 R46.81?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R46.81 is R46.8 (Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from R46.81?

Accepted Answer

Code R46.81 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: obsessive-compulsive disorder (F42.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with R46.81 as they represent different diagnoses.

R46.812026

FAQ

R46.812026

Excludes11Not coded together

FAQ

Is R46.81 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R46.81 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R46.81?

What conditions are excluded from R46.81?