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ICD-9-CM Procedure 81
Repair and plastic operations on joint structures
  • 81 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.0
Spinal fusion
  • Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)
  • 81.0 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.00
Spinal fusion, not otherwise specified
  • Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)
  • 81.00 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.00 contains 7 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.01
Atlas-axis spinal fusion
  • 81.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.01 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.02
Other cervical fusion, anterior technique
  • 81.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.02 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.03
Other cervical fusion, posterior technique
  • 81.03 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.03 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.04
Dorsal and dorsolumbar fusion, anterior technique
  • 81.04 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.04 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.05
Dorsal and dorsolumbar fusion, posterior technique
  • 81.05 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.05 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.06
Lumbar and lumbosacral fusion, anterior technique
  • 81.06 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.06 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.07
Lumbar and lumbosacral fusion, lateral transverse process technique
  • 81.07 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.07 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.08
Lumbar and lumbosacral fusion, posterior technique
  • 81.08 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.08 contains 11 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.1
Arthrodesis and arthroereisis of foot and ankle
  • 81.1 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.11
Ankle fusion
  • 81.11 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.11 contains 12 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.12
Triple arthrodesis
  • 81.12 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.12 contains 8 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.13
Subtalar fusion
  • 81.13 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.13 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.14
Midtarsal fusion
  • 81.14 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.14 contains 8 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.15
Tarsometatarsal fusion
  • 81.15 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.15 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.16
Metatarsophalangeal fusion
  • 81.16 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.16 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.17
Other fusion of foot
  • 81.17 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.17 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.18
Subtalar joint arthroereisis
  • 81.18 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.18 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.2
Arthrodesis of other joint
  • 81.2 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.20
Arthrodesis of unspecified joint
  • The surgical fixation of a joint by a procedure designed to accomplish fusion of the joint surfaces by promoting the proliferation of bone cells. (Dorland, 28th ed)
  • 81.20 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.20 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.21
Arthrodesis of hip
  • 81.21 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.21 contains 12 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.22
Arthrodesis of knee
  • 81.22 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.22 contains 7 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.23
Arthrodesis of shoulder
  • 81.23 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.23 contains 5 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.24
Arthrodesis of elbow
  • 81.24 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.24 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.25
Carporadial fusion
  • 81.25 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.25 contains 5 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.26
Metacarpocarpal fusion
  • 81.26 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.26 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.27
Metacarpophalangeal fusion
  • 81.27 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.27 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.28
Interphalangeal fusion
  • 81.28 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.28 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.29
Arthrodesis of other specified joints
  • 81.29 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.29 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.3
Refusion of spine
  • 81.3 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.30
Refusion of spine, not otherwise specified
  • 81.30 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.30 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.31
Refusion of atlas-axis spine
  • 81.31 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.31 contains 8 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.32
Refusion of other cervical spine, anterior technique
  • 81.32 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.32 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.33
Refusion of other cervical spine, posterior technique
  • 81.33 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.33 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.34
Refusion of dorsal and dorsolumbar spine, anterior technique
  • 81.34 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.34 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.35
Refusion of dorsal and dorsolumbar spine, posterior technique
  • 81.35 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.35 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.36
Refusion of lumbar and lumbosacral spine, anterior technique
  • 81.36 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.36 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.37
Refusion of lumbar and lumbosacral spine, lateral transverse process technique
  • 81.37 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.37 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.38
Refusion of lumbar and lumbosacral spine, posterior technique
  • 81.38 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.38 contains 8 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.39
Refusion of spine, not elsewhere classified
  • 81.39 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.39 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.4
Other repair of joint of lower extremity
  • 81.4 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.40
Repair of hip, not elsewhere classified
  • 81.40 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.40 contains 16 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.42
Five-in-one repair of knee
  • 81.42 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.42 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.43
Triad knee repair
  • 81.43 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.43 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.44
Patellar stabilization
  • 81.44 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.44 contains 11 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.45
Other repair of the cruciate ligaments
  • 81.45 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.45 contains 6 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.46
Other repair of the collateral ligaments
  • 81.46 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.46 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.47
Other repair of knee
  • 81.47 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.47 contains 8 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.49
Other repair of ankle
  • 81.49 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.49 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.5
Joint replacement of lower extremity
  • 81.5 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.51
Total hip replacement
  • 81.51 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.51 contains 8 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.52
Partial hip replacement
  • 81.52 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.52 contains 30 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.53
Revision of hip replacement, not otherwise specified
  • 81.53 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.53 contains 17 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.54
Total knee replacement
  • Replacement of the knee joint.
  • 81.54 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.54 contains 7 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.55
Revision of knee replacement, not otherwise specified
  • 81.55 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.55 contains 11 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.56
Total ankle replacement
  • 81.56 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.56 contains 5 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.57
Replacement of joint of foot and toe
  • 81.57 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.57 contains 8 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.59
Revision of joint replacement of lower extremity, not elsewhere classified
  • 81.59 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.59 contains 15 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.6
Other procedures on spine
  • 81.6 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.61
360 degree spinal fusion, single incision approach
  • 81.61 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.62
Fusion or refusion of 2-3 vertebrae
  • 81.62 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.63
Fusion or refusion of 4-8 vertebrae
  • 81.63 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.64
Fusion or refusion of 9 or more vertebrae
  • 81.64 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.64 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.65
Vertebroplasty
  • 81.65 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.65 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.66
Kyphoplasty
  • 81.66 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.66 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.7
Arthroplasty and repair of hand, fingers, and wrist
  • 81.7 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.71
Arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint with implant
  • 81.71 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.71 contains 16 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.72
Arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint without implant
  • 81.72 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.72 contains 15 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.73
Total wrist replacement
  • 81.73 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.73 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.74
Arthroplasty of carpocarpal or carpometacarpal joint with implant
  • 81.74 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.74 contains 12 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.75
Arthroplasty of carpocarpal or carpometacarpal joint without implant
  • 81.75 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.75 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.79
Other repair of hand, fingers, and wrist
  • 81.79 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.8
Arthroplasty and repair of shoulder and elbow
  • 81.8 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.80
Total shoulder replacement
  • 81.80 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.80 contains 7 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.81
Partial shoulder replacement
  • 81.81 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.81 contains 7 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.82
Repair of recurrent dislocation of shoulder
  • 81.82 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.82 contains 15 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.83
Other repair of shoulder
  • 81.83 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.83 contains 8 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.84
Total elbow replacement
  • 81.84 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.84 contains 6 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.85
Other repair of elbow
  • 81.85 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.85 contains 1 index entry

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.9
Other operations on joint structures
  • 81.9 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.91
Arthrocentesis
  • 81.91 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.91 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.92
Injection of therapeutic substance into joint or ligament
  • 81.92 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.92 contains 6 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.93
Suture of capsule or ligament of upper extremity
  • 81.93 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.93 contains 3 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.94
Suture of capsule or ligament of ankle and foot
  • 81.94 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.94 contains 6 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.95
Suture of capsule or ligament of other lower extremity
  • 81.95 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.95 contains 4 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.96
Other repair of joint
  • Surgical reconstruction of a joint to relieve pain or restore motion.
  • 81.96 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.96 contains 13 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.97
Revision of joint replacement of upper extremity
  • 81.97 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.97 contains 24 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.98
Other diagnostic procedures on joint structures
  • 81.98 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.98 contains 2 index entries

ICD-9-CM Procedure 81.99
Other
  • 81.99 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
  • 81.99 contains 2 index entries