Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 749.23
Cleft palate with cleft lip bilateral complete
  • Short description: BILAT CLFT PALAT/LIP-COM.
  • ICD-9-CM 749.23 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 749.23 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: 749.23 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q37.8 Unspecified cleft palate with bilateral cleft lip
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bilat complete cleft palate w cleft lip
  • Bilateral complete cleft palate with cleft lip
  • Both sides complete cleft palate with cleft lip
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 749.23:
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