Question 1

Is Y64 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y64 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 Y64 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y64 represents Contaminated medical or biological substances. 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 Y64?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y64 is section:Y62-Y69 (Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care (Y62-Y69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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