Question 1

Is X99 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, X99 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 X99 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code X99 represents Assault by sharp object. 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 X99?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for X99 is section:X92-Y09 (Assault (X92-Y09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from X99?

Accepted Answer

Code X99 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: assault by strike by sports equipment (Y08.0-). These conditions cannot be coded together with X99 as they represent different diagnoses.

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