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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 996.4

Mechanical complication of internal orthopedic device implant and graft

 On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.

The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 996.4 can be accessed here.

  • 996.4 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  • View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 996.* hierarchy

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996.4 also known as:

  • 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 code to identify prosthetic joint with mechanical complication (V43.60-V43.69)

996.4 excludes:

  • complications of external orthopedic device, such as: