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2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis V09.9

Infection with drug-resistant microorganisms 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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 V09.9 can be accessed here.

  • Diminished or failed response of an organism, disease or tissue to the intended effectiveness of a chemical or drug. It should be differentiated from DRUG TOLERANCE which is the progressive diminution of the susceptibility of a human or animal to the effects of a drug, as a result of continued administration.
  • Diminished or failed response of an organism, disease, or tissue to the intended effectiveness of a chemical or drug. Mechanisms, functions, activities, or processes exhibited by pathogens to withstand previously toxic drugs.
  • OBSOLETE (was not defined before being made obsolete). Reference(s): GO:curators
  • V09.9 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  • View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 V09.* hierarchy

V09.9 also known as:

  • Drug resistance NOS