Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 756.83
Ehlers-danlos syndrome
  • ICD-9-CM 756.83 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 756.83 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: 756.83 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q79.6 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Approximate Synonyms
  • Ehlers danlos syndrome
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 756.83:
  • Cutis - see also condition
    • hyperelastic 756.83
    • pendula 756.83
  • Danlos' syndrome 756.83
  • Dermatorrhexis 756.83
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 756.83
  • Elastic skin 756.83
    • acquired 701.8
      • connective tissue, benign
  • India rubber skin 756.83
  • Lax, laxity - see also Relaxation
    • skin (acquired) 701.8
      • congenital 756.83
  • Meekeren-Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 756.83
  • Syndrome - see also Disease
    • Danlos' 756.83
    • Ehlers-Danlos 756.83
    • Meekeren-Ehlers-Danlos 756.83
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