Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 802.37
Open fracture of mandible, alveolar border of body
  • Short description: Fx alv bord mand bdy-opn.
  • ICD-9-CM 802.37 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 802.37 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: 802.37 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S02.67XB Fracture of alveolus of mandible, initial encounter for open fracture
Approximate Synonyms
  • Mandible (lower jaw) fracture
  • Open fracture of alveolar border of body of mandible
  • Open mandibular alveolar border fx
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 802.37:
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