Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 718.56
Ankylosis of lower leg joint
  • Short description: ANKYLOSIS-LOWER/LEG.
  • ICD-9-CM 718.56 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 718.56 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: 718.56 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M24.669 Ankylosis, unspecified knee
Approximate Synonyms
  • Ankylosis of bilat knees
  • Ankylosis of bilateral knees
  • Ankylosis of knee
  • Ankylosis of L knee
  • Ankylosis of left knee
  • Ankylosis of left knee joint
  • Ankylosis of lower leg
  • Ankylosis of R knee
  • Ankylosis of right knee
  • Ankylosis of right knee joint
  • Joint ankylosis of the lower leg
  • Knee joint ankylosis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 718.56:
  • Ankylosis (fibrous) (osseous) 718.50
    • knee 718.56
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