Non-specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V72.5
rAdiological examination not elsewhere classified
  • Short description: RADIOLOGICAL EXAM NEC.
  • There are 2 ICD-9-CM codes below V72.5 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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Approximate Synonyms
  • Radiological exam
  • Radiological examination done
V72.5 Excludes
  • examination for suspected tuberculosis (V71.2)
Applies To
  • Routine chest x-ray
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V72.5:
  • Admission (encounter)
  • Examination (general) (routine) (of) (for) V70.9
    • radiological NEC V72.5
  • X-ray
    • of chest
      • for suspected tuberculosis V71.2
      • routine V72.5
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