Non-specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 996.7
Other complications of internal (biological) (synthetic) prosthetic device implant and graft
  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 996.7 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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996.7 Excludes
  • disruption (dehiscence) of internal suture material (998.31)
  • transplant rejection (996.8)
Applies To
  • Complication NOS due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
    • occlusion NOS
  • Embolism due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Fibrosis due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Hemorrhage due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Pain due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Stenosis due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Thrombus due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
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