Non-specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 733
Other disorders of bone and cartilage
  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 733 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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733 Excludes
  • bone spur (726.91)
  • cartilage of, or loose body in, joint (717.0-717.9, 718.0-718.9)
  • giant cell granuloma of jaw (526.3)
  • osteitis fibrosa cystica generalisata (252.01)
  • osteomalacia (268.2)
  • polyostotic fibrous dysplasia of bone (756.54)
  • prognathism, retrognathism (524.1)
  • xanthomatosis localized to bone (272.7)
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