2007 ICD-9-CM Procedure 79 Reduction of fracture and dislocation 79 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure View the full Volume 3 79.* hierarchy Code also any: application of external fixator device (78.10-78.19) type of fixator device, if known (84.71-84.73) 79 includes: application of cast or splint reduction with insertion of traction device (Kirschner wire) (Steinmann pin) 79 excludes: external fixation alone for immobilization of fracture (93.51-93.56, 93.59) internal fixation without reduction of fracture (78.50-78.59) operations on: facial bones (76.70-76.79) nasal bones (21.71-21.72) orbit (76.78-76.79) skull (02.02) vertebrae (03.53) removal of cast or splint (97.88) replacement of cast or splint (97.11-97.14) traction alone for reduction of fracture (93.41-93.46)