Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 031.8
Other specified mycobacterial diseases
  • Short description: Mycobacterial dis NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 031.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 031.8 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: 031.8 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A31.8 Other mycobacterial infections
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 031.8:
  • Lymphadenitis 289.3
    • mycobacterial 031.8
  • Mycobacterium, mycobacterial (infection) 031.9
    • atypical (acid-fast bacilli) 031.9
      • cutaneous 031.1
      • pulmonary 031.0
        • tuberculous (see also Tuberculosis, pulmonary) 011.9
      • specified site NEC 031.8
    • kakerifu 031.8
    • kasongo 031.8
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