Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 848.1
Jaw sprain
  • Short description: SPRAIN OF JAW.
  • ICD-9-CM 848.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 848.1 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: 848.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S03.4XXA Sprain of jaw, initial encounter
Applies To
  • Temporomandibular (joint) (ligament)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 848.1:
  • Sprain, strain (joint) (ligament) (muscle) (tendon) 848.9
    • jaw (cartilage) (meniscus) 848.1
    • maxilla 848.1
    • temporomandibular 848.1
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