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Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V64.43
Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure
  • Short description: ARTHROSCOPC CONV TO OPEN.
  • ICD-9-CM V64.43 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V64.43 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 V64.43.
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  • No ICD-10-CM code(s) convert to ICD-9-CM V64.43
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V64.43:
  • Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure V64.43
  • Closed surgical procedure converted to open procedure
    • arthroscopic V64.43
  • Conversion
    • closed surgical procedure to open procedure
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