Question 1

Is T86.82 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T86.82 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 T86.82 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T86.82 represents Complications of skin graft (allograft) (autograft). 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 T86.82?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T86.82 is T86.8 (Complications of other transplanted organs and tissues). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from T86.82?

Accepted Answer

Code T86.82 has Type 2 Excludes including: complication of artificial skin graft (T85.693). These conditions are not included in T86.82 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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