Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 213.8
Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb
  • Short description: Ben neo bones ankle/foot.
  • ICD-9-CM 213.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 213.8 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).
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 213.8.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 213.8: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 213.8 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D16.30 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb
Approximate Synonyms
  • Benign neoplasm of short bone of left lower limb
  • Benign neoplasm of short bone of lower limb
  • Benign neoplasm of short bone of right lower limb
  • Benign neoplasm, short bone of L leg
  • Benign neoplasm, short bone of left leg
  • Benign neoplasm, short bone of leg
  • Benign neoplasm, short bone of R leg
  • Benign neoplasm, short bone of right leg
  • Osteoid osteoma of talus
  • Osteoid osteoma, talus
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