Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V58.31
Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
  • Short description: ATTN REM SURG DRESSING.
  • ICD-9-CM V58.31 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V58.31 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 V58.31.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: V58.31 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z48.01 Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Approximate Synonyms
  • Change or removal of surgical wound dressing done
  • Surgical wound dressing change or removal
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V58.31:
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