Question 1

Is ICD-10-CM code U00-U49 billable?

Accepted Answer

No, U00-U49 (Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use (U00-U49)) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

Question 2

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code U00-U49 belong to?

Accepted Answer

U00-U49 belongs to Chapter 22 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: U00–U85 (Codes for Special Purposes).

Provisional assignment of new diseases of uncertain etiology or emergency use (U00-U49)

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