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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 608.20
Torsion of testis, unspecified
  • Short description: Torsion of testis NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 608.20 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 608.20 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: 608.20 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM N44.00 Torsion of testis, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Testicular torsion
  • Torsion of testis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 608.20:
  • Deformity 738.9
  • Torsion
    • testicle, testis 608.20
 608.2 ICD9Data.com 608.21 
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