There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 438 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 438.
More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 438: 201320142015.
Note
This category is to be used to indicate conditions in 430-437 as the cause of late effects. The "late effects" include conditions specified as such, or as sequelae, which may occur at any time after the onset of the causal condition.
438 Excludes
personal history of:
cerebral infarction without residual deficits (V12.54)