Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 295.24
Catatonic type schizophrenia chronic state with acute exacerbation
  • Short description: CATATONIA-CHR/EXACERB.
  • ICD-9-CM 295.24 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 295.24 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 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 295.24.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 295.24 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM F20.2 Catatonic schizophrenia
Approximate Synonyms
  • Acute exacerbation of chronic catatonic schizophrenia
  • Catatonia, chronic with exacerbation
  • Catonic schizophrenia, chronic, w acute exacerbation
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