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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V64.42
Thoracoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure
  • Short description: Thoracoscop conv to open.
  • ICD-9-CM V64.42 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V64.42 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 2011 version of ICD-9-CM V64.42.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V64.42: 2012 2013 2014 2015.
  • No ICD-10-CM code(s) convert to ICD-9-CM V64.42
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V64.42:
  • Closed surgical procedure converted to open procedure
    • thoracoscopic V64.42
  • Conversion
    • closed surgical procedure to open procedure
  • Thoracoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure V64.42
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