Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V07.8
nEed for other specified prophylactic measure
  • Short description: PROPHYLACTIC MEASURE NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM V07.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V07.8 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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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V07.8: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V07.8 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z41.8 Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state
Approximate Synonyms
  • Malaria prophylaxis given
  • Prophylactic (preventative) malaria therapy
  • Prophylactic malaria therapy
  • Travel medicine
  • Travel medicine advise and prophylaxis done
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V07.8:
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