Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E878.1
Surgical operation with implant of artificial internal device causing abnormal patient reaction or later complication without misadventure at time of operation
  • Short description: ABN REACT-ARTIF IMPLANT.
  • ICD-9-CM E878.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E878.1 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).
  • E878.1 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2009 version of ICD-9-CM E878.1.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: E878.1 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Y83.1 Surgical operation with implant of artificial internal device as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Applies To
  • Cardiac pacemaker
  • Electrodes implanted in brain
  • Heart valve prosthesis
  • Internal orthopedic device
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