Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V83.89
Other genetic carrier status
  • Short description: GENETIC CARRIER STAT NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM V83.89 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V83.89 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).
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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V83.89: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V83.89 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z14.8 Genetic carrier of other disease
Approximate Synonyms
  • Carrier of hereditary factor IX deficiency disease
  • Carrier of sickle cell gene mutation
  • Carrier of Tay Sachs disease gene mutation
  • Genetic disorder carrier
  • Manifesting female carrier of X-linked muscular dystrophy
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V83.89:
  • Carrier (suspected) of
    • defective gene V83.89
    • genetic defect V83.89
  • Defect, defective 759.9
    • gene, carrier (suspected) of V83.89
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