Specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V45.79
Other acquired absence of organ
  • Short description: Acq absence of organ NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM V45.79 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V45.79 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 2013 version of ICD-9-CM V45.79.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V45.79: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V45.79 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z90.89 Acquired absence of other organs
Approximate Synonyms
  • Gallbladder absent
  • H/O splenectomy
  • Has had a cholecystectomy
  • History of - splenectomy
  • History of adenectomy
  • History of adenoidectomy
  • History of adrenalectomy
  • History of appendectomy
  • History of cholecystectomy
  • History of laryngectomy
  • History of laryngectomy (removal of the larynx)
  • History of pancreatectomy
  • History of pancreatectomy (partial removal of pancreas)
  • History of parathyroidectomy
  • History of partial thyroidectomy (thyroid removal)
  • History of removal of adenoid
  • History of removal of adrenal gland
  • History of removal of gland
  • History of removal of spleen
  • History of splenectomy
  • History of subtotal thyroidectomy
  • History of surgical removal of the gall bladder
  • History of thyroidectomy
  • History of thyroidectomy (removal of thyroid)
  • History of tonsillectomy
  • History of tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils)
  • History of Whipple procedure
  • Hx of adenectomy
  • Hx of adenoidectomy
  • Hx of adrenalectomy
  • Hx of appendectomy
  • HX of cholecystectomy
  • Hx of laryngectomy
  • Hx of pancreatectomy
  • Hx of parathyroidectomy
  • Hx of partial thyroidectomy
  • HX of splenectomy
  • Hx of thyroidectomy
  • Hx of tonsillectomy
  • Hx of whipple procedure
  • S/P appendectomy
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V45.79:
  • Absence (organ or part) (complete or partial)
    • adrenal (gland) (congenital) 759.1
      • acquired V45.79
    • digestive organ(s) or tract, congenital (complete) (partial) 751.8
    • gallbladder (acquired) V45.79
    • organ
      • of Corti (congenital) 744.05
      • or site
        • acquired V45.79
        • congenital NEC 759.89
    • rectum (congenital) 751.2
      • acquired V45.79
    • spleen (congenital) 759.0
      • acquired V45.79
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