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Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 789.51
Malignant ascites
  • ICD-9-CM 789.51 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 789.51 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).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 789.51 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM R18.0 Malignant ascites
Code First
  • Code first malignancy, such as:
    • malignant neoplasm of ovary (183.0)
    • secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum (197.6)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 789.51:
  • Ascites 789.59
    • cancerous (M8000/6) 789.51
    • malignant (M8000/6) 789.51
  • Fluid
    • peritoneal cavity 789.59
      • malignant 789.51
 789.5 ICD9Data.com 789.59 
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