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2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 032.9

Diphtheria unspecified

 On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.

The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 032.9 can be accessed here.

  • A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. DIPHTHERIA TOXIN, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.
  • 032.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
  • 032.9 contains 1 index entry
  • View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 032.* hierarchy

Index entries containing 032.9:

Diphtheria, diphtheritic (gangrenous) (hemorrhagic) 032.9