Question 1

Is Z55 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z55 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 Z55 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z55 represents Problems related to education and literacy. 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 Z55?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z55 is section:Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from Z55?

Accepted Answer

Code Z55 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89). These conditions cannot be coded together with Z55 as they represent different diagnoses.

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