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2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 998.3
Disruption of operation wound 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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 998.3 can be accessed here. - Pathologic process consisting of a partial or complete disruption of the layers of a surgical wound.
- 998.3 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 998.* hierarchy
998.3 also known as:- Dehiscence of operation wound
- Rupture of operation wound
998.3 excludes: - disruption of:
- amputation stump (997.69)
- cesarean wound (674.1)
- perineal wound, puerperal (674.2)
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