Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 016.73
Tuberculosis of other female genital organs tubercle bacilli found (in sputum) by microscopy
  • Short description: TB FEM GEN NEC-MICRO DX.
  • ICD-9-CM 016.73 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 016.73 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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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 016.73 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A18.16 Tuberculosis of cervix
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A18.17 Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A18.18 Tuberculosis of other female genital organs
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