Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 718.46
Contracture of lower leg joint
  • Short description: JT CONTRACTURE-L/LEG.
  • ICD-9-CM 718.46 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 718.46 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: 718.46 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M24.569 Contracture, unspecified knee
Approximate Synonyms
  • Contracture of bilat knee joints
  • Contracture of bilateral knee joints
  • Contracture of knee joint
  • Contracture of L knee
  • Contracture of left knee
  • Contracture of left knee joint
  • Contracture of R knee
  • Contracture of right knee
  • Contracture of right knee joint
  • Flexion contracture of the knee
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 718.46:
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