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2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 680.9
Carbuncle and furuncle of unspecified site 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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 680.9 can be accessed here. - An infection of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue that consists of a cluster of boils. Commonly, the causative agent is STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS. Carbuncles produce fever, leukocytosis, extreme pain, and prostration.
- 680.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 680.9 contains 11 index entries
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 680.* hierarchy
680.9 also known as:- Boil NOS
- Carbuncle NOS
- Furuncle NOS
Index entries containing 680.9:- Boil (see also Carbuncle)
680.9Carbuncle 680.9Carbunculus (see also Carbuncle) 680.9 Furuncle 680.9Furunculosis (see also Furuncle) 680.9
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