Italicized Code in Medical Billing
An italicized code in medical billing refers to codes in the ICD system that are listed in italics and should not be used as primary diagnosis codes.
Italicized Code in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, italicized codes are typically secondary diagnosis codes that provide additional context or information about a patient’s condition but cannot stand alone as the primary diagnosis. These codes must be paired with a valid primary diagnosis code for proper billing.
For example, an italicized code for a complication must be used alongside the primary diagnosis to ensure the claim is processed correctly.
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