Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 848.49
Other sprain of sternum
  • Short description: SPRAIN OF STERNUM NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 848.49 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 848.49 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: 848.49 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S23.428A Other sprain of sternum, initial encounter
Applies To
  • Xiphoid cartilage
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 848.49:
  • Sprain, strain (joint) (ligament) (muscle) (tendon) 848.9
    • cartilage
      • costal, without mention of injury to sternum 848.3
      • ear 848.8
      • knee 844.9
        • with current tear (see also Tear, meniscus) 836.2
      • semilunar (knee) 844.8
        • with current tear (see also Tear, meniscus) 836.2
      • septal, nose 848.0
      • thyroid region 848.2
      • xiphoid 848.49
    • xiphoid cartilage 848.49
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