Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 379.31
Aphakia
  • ICD-9-CM 379.31 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 379.31 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 379.31 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM H27.03 Aphakia, bilateral
Approximate Synonyms
  • Aphakia (absence of lens of eye)
  • Aphakia, both eyes
  • Bilat aphakia
  • Bilateral aphakia
  • L aphakia
  • Left aphakia
  • R aphakia
  • Right aphakia
379.31 Excludes
  • cataract extraction status (V45.61)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 379.31:
  • Absence (organ or part) (complete or partial)
    • lens (congenital) 743.35
      • acquired 379.31
  • Aphakia (acquired) (bilateral) (postoperative) (unilateral) 379.31
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