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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 996.4
Mechanical complication of internal orthopedic device implant and graft
There are
9 ICD-9-CM codes
below
996.4
that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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996.4
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996.4
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996.4
Excludes
complications of external orthopedic device, such as:
pressure ulcer due to cast (
707.00
-
707.09
)
Applies To
Mechanical complications involving:
external (fixation) device utilizing internal screw(s), pin(s) or other methods of fixation
grafts of bone, cartilage, muscle, or tendon
internal (fixation) device such as nail, plate, rod, etc.
Use Additional
Use additional code to identify prosthetic joint with mechanical complication (
V43.60
-
V43.69
)
996.39
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996.40