Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 589.9
Small kidney unspecified
  • Short description: SMALL KIDNEY NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 589.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 589.9 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: 589.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM N27.9 Small kidney, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Small kidney
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 589.9:
  • Small, smallness
    • kidney, unknown cause 589.9
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