Question 1

Is R71 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R71 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 R71 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R71 represents Abnormality of red blood cells. 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 R71?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R71 is section:R70-R79 (Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis (R70-R79)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from R71?

Accepted Answer

Code R71 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: anemias (D50-D64); anemia of premature infant (P61.2); benign (familial) polycythemia (D75.0) and 6 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with R71 as they represent different diagnoses.

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