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Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 227.5
Benign neoplasm of carotid body
  • Short description: BENIGN NEO CAROTID BODY.
  • ICD-9-CM 227.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 227.5 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).
  • You are viewing the 2007 version of ICD-9-CM 227.5.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 227.5 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D35.5 Benign neoplasm of carotid body
Approximate Synonyms
  • Benign neoplasm, carotid body
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