Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V54.9
Unspecified orthopedic aftercare
  • Short description: ORTHOPEDIC AFTERCARE NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM V54.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V54.9 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).
  • You are viewing the 2009 version of ICD-9-CM V54.9.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V54.9: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V54.9 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z51.89 Encounter for other specified aftercare
Approximate Synonyms
  • History of orthopedic surgery
  • Hx of orthopedic surgery
  • Orthopedic aftercare
  • Orthopedic aftercare done
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V54.9:
ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM V54.9 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code? Start at the root of ICD-9-CM, check the 2009 ICD-9-CM Index or use the search engine at the top of this page to lookup any code.