Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 719.59
Stiffness of joint not elsewhere classified involving multiple sites
  • Short description: Jt stiffness NEC-mult jt.
  • ICD-9-CM 719.59 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 719.59 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: 719.59 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M25.60 Stiffness of unspecified joint, not elsewhere classified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Multiple stiff joints
  • Stiffness of multiple joints
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 719.59:
  • Stiffness, joint NEC 719.50
    • multiple sites 719.59
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