Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E926.9
Exposure to unspecified radiation
  • Short description: RADIATION EXPOSURE NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM E926.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E926.9 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).
  • E926.9 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2009 version of ICD-9-CM E926.9.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM E926.9: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: E926.9 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM W90.8XXA Exposure to other nonionizing radiation, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • CAD, radiation induced
  • Coronary arteriosclerosis due to radiation
  • Coronary artery disease, radiation induced
  • Environmental exposure of radiation to thyroid
  • Environmental exposure of radiation to thyroid (event)
  • Environmental radiation exposure, thyroid
  • Radiation exposure of thyroid gland
  • Radiation induced proctitis
  • Radiation induced proctitis (rectal inflammation)
  • Radiation nephritis
  • Radiation polyneuropathy
  • Radiation proctitis
Applies To
  • Radiation NOS
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