2007 ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.8 Arthroplasty and repair of shoulder and elbow 81.8 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure View the full Volume 3 81.* hierarchy 81.8 includes: arthroplasty of upper limb NEC with: external traction or fixation graft of bone (chips) or cartilage internal fixation device or prosthesis