Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 524.25
Open posterior occlusal relationship
  • Short description: OPEN POSTERIOR OCCLUSION.
  • ICD-9-CM 524.25 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 524.25 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: 524.25 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M26.221 Open posterior occlusal relationship
Applies To
  • Posterior open bite
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 524.25:
  • Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) 759.9
  • Bite(s)
    • open
      • anterior 524.24
      • posterior 524.25
  • Open, opening
    • bite
      • anterior 524.24
      • posterior 524.25
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