Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 238.73
Myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia
  • ICD-9-CM 238.73 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 238.73 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 238.73 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D46.22 Refractory anemia with excess of blasts 2
Approximate Synonyms
  • Anemia, excess blasts in transformation, refractor
  • High grade myelodysplastic syndrome lesions
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome lesions, high grade
  • Refractory anemia w excess blasts
  • Refractory anemia w excess blasts in transformation
  • Refractory anemia with excess blasts
  • Refractory anemia with excess blasts (clinical)
  • Refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation
  • Refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation (clinical)
  • Refractory anemia with excess blasts-1
  • Refractory anemia with excess blasts-2
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