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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 999

Complications of medical care not elsewhere classified

 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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 999 can be accessed here.

  • 999 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis

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Use additional code, where applicable, to identify specific complication

999 includes:

  • complications, not elsewhere classified, of:
    • dialysis (hemodialysis) (peritoneal) (renal)
    • extracorporeal circulation
    • hyperalimentation therapy
    • immunization
    • infusion
    • inhalation therapy
    • injection
    • inoculation
    • perfusion
    • transfusion
    • vaccination
    • ventilation therapy

999 excludes:

  • specified complications classified elsewhere such as:
    • complications of implanted device (996.0-996.9)
    • contact dermatitis due to drugs (692.3)
    • dementia dialysis (294.8)
    • dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (276.0-276.9)
    • poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (960.0-989.9)
    • postvaccinal encephalitis (323.51)
    • water and electrolyte imbalance (276.0-276.9)