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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 680-709 > Other Diseases Of Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 700-709 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 703 Diseases of nail Diseases of the nail plate and tissues surrounding it. The concept is limited to primates. 703 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 703.0 Ingrowing nail Excessive lateral nail growth into the nail fold. Because the lateral margin of the nail acts as a foreign body, inflammation and granulation may result. It is caused by improperly fitting shoes and by improper trimming of the nail. 703.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 703.0 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 703.8 Other specified diseases of nail 703.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 703.8 contains 53 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 703.9 Unspecified disease of nail Diseases of the nail plate and tissues surrounding it. The concept is limited to primates. 703.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 703.9 contains 2 index entries