ICD-10 code M31.6: Other giant cell arteritis
ICD-10 code M31.6 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other giant cell arteritis — giant cell (temporal) arteritis without polymyalgia rheumatica. It’s valid for FY 2026 reimbursement, sits in the musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders block (M30-M36), and requires documentation that explicitly rules out polymyalgia rheumatica to distinguish it from M31.5. ICD-10 code M31.6: […]
ICD-10 code H51.9: Unspecified disorder of binocular movement
ICD-10 code H51.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code for an unspecified disorder of binocular movement, used when clinical documentation doesn’t support a more specific H51 code such as convergence insufficiency or palsy of conjugate gaze. This guide covers the code’s definition, billable status, hierarchy, related codes, MS-DRG groupings, and documentation requirements, plus how claims management […]
ICD-10 code M81.6: Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]
ICD-10 code M81.6 is a billable diagnosis code for localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]: site-specific bone density loss confined to a single anatomic region, without a current pathological fracture. This guide covers the code’s billable status, excludes rules, documentation requirements, and how it compares to adjacent codes in the M81 family, with guidance for clinicians and billers […]
ICD-10 code J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
ICD-10 code J40 is a billable ICD-10-CM code for bronchitis not specified as acute or chronic. Coders use it when the documentation doesn’t indicate whether the bronchitis is acute or chronic, and no more specific code applies. Getting the selection right protects reimbursement and keeps audit risk low. This reference covers the official code definition, […]
ICD-10 Code M72.2: Plantar fasciitis (plantar fascial fibromatosis)
ICD-10 Code M72.2: Definition and clinical description Most denials for plantar fasciitis claims trace back to one avoidable error: using the wrong descriptor or misunderstanding what the plantar fasciitis ICD-10 code (M72.2) actually covers. Physical therapists, podiatrists, and orthopedic coders encounter this daily, yet the dual-use nature of the code is rarely explained clearly. The […]
ICD-10 Code I87.9: Disorder of vein, unspecified
ICD-10 Code I87.9 is the catch-all diagnosis code for venous conditions that cannot yet be classified with greater specificity. Vascular and phlebology coders reach for this disorder of vein ICD-10 code when clinical documentation describes a vein abnormality but does not establish the precise pathology required for a more specific code in the I87 category. […]
ICD-10 Code J61 (Asbestosis): Coding and documentation guide
ICD-10 Code J61 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for asbestosis, the pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling asbestos and other mineral fibers. So if you are looking for the ICD-10 code for asbestosis, J61 is the one to use for confirmed cases without pleural plaque or tuberculosis. Also known as pulmonary asbestosis, J61 sits within the […]
ICD-10 code D10.0: Benign neoplasm of lip
ICD-10 code D10.0 is the billable code for benign neoplasm of lip, used to document non-cancerous growths of the lip tissue, including the mucosa, frenulum, and vermilion border. It sits under the non-billable parent category D10 (benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx) and excludes benign neoplasms of the skin of the lip, which fall under […]
ICD-10 Code L25.3: Unspecified contact dermatitis due to chemicals
ICD-10 code L25.3 is the billable diagnosis for unspecified contact dermatitis caused by chemical products such as acids, alkalis, and solvents. Coders reach for it when a chemical clearly triggered the dermatitis but the record cannot confirm whether the reaction is allergic or irritant. This guide covers when L25.3 applies, how it differs from L23, […]
ICD-10 Code K71.2: Toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis
K71.2 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis. See sequencing, T-code pairing, and denial fixes.