Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 711.70
Arthropathy associated with helminthiasis, site unspecified
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
  • Manifestation Code

  • ICD-9-CM 711.70 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 711.70 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 711.70 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M01.X0 Direct infection of unspecified joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Approximate Synonyms
  • Arthropathy assoc w helminthiasis
  • Arthropathy associated with helminthiasis
  • Arthropathy w helminthiasis
  • Arthropathy with helminthiasis
ICD-9-CM Coding Information
  • 711.70 describes the manifestation of an underlying disease, not the disease itself.
ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 711.70 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services. Can't find a code? Start at the root of ICD-9-CM, check the 2015 ICD-9-CM Index or use the search engine at the top of this page to lookup any code.