2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 851.8 : Other and unspecified cerebral laceration and contusion without mention of open intracranial wound

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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 851.8

Other and unspecified cerebral laceration and contusion without mention of open intracranial wound

851.79

851.80

There are 8 ICD-9-CM codes below 851.8 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Newer versions of 851.8: 2009 2010

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