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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 736.03
Valgus deformity of wrist (acquired)
  • Short description: VALGUS DEFORMITY WRIST.
  • ICD-9-CM 736.03 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 736.03 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: 736.03 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M21.839 Other specified acquired deformities of unspecified forearm
Approximate Synonyms
  • Acquired valgus deformity of bilat wrists
  • Acquired valgus deformity of bilateral wrists
  • Acquired valgus deformity of wrist
  • Deformity of wrist, valgus
  • Valgus deformity of wrist
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 736.03:
 736.02 ICD9Data.com 736.04 
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