Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 728.13
Postoperative heterotopic calcification
  • Short description: Postop heterotopic calc.
  • ICD-9-CM 728.13 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 728.13 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: 728.13 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M61.40 Other calcification of muscle, unspecified site
Approximate Synonyms
  • Calcification, postoperative, heterotopic
  • Heterotopic calcium ossification in muscle
  • Postoperative heterotopic calcification of muscle
  • Postoperative heterotopic ossification of muscle
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 728.13:
  • Calcification
    • muscle 728.10
      • heterotopic, postoperative 728.13
  • Ossification
    • muscle 728.10
      • heterotopic, postoperative 728.13
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