Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V53.7
Fitting and adjustment of orthopedic devices
  • Short description: FIT ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES.
  • ICD-9-CM V53.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V53.7 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 V53.7.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V53.7: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V53.7 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z46.89 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
Approximate Synonyms
  • Fitting and adjustment of cast done
  • Fitting or adjustment of cast
V53.7 Excludes
  • other orthopedic aftercare (V54)
Applies To
  • Orthopedic:
    • brace
    • cast
    • corset
    • shoes
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V53.7:
  • Admission (encounter)
  • Fitting (of)
    • orthopedic (device) V53.7
      • brace V53.7
      • cast V53.7
      • corset V53.7
      • shoes V53.7
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