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2008 ICD-9-CM Procedure 78.1

Application of external fixation device
  • 78.1 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure
  • 78.1 contains 4 index entries
  • View the full ICD-9-CM Volume 3 78.* hierarchy

Code also any type of fixator device, if known (84.71-84.73)

78.1 excludes:

  • other immobilization, pressure, and attention to wound (93.51-93.59)

Index entries containing 78.1:

Application
  • minifixator device (bone) -- see category 78.1
    Insertion
    • external fixation device (bone) -- see category 78.1
      • fixator, mini device (bone) -- see category 78.1
        • minifixator device (bone) -- see category 78.1