Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 712.32
Chondrocalcinosis, unspecified, upper arm
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
  • Manifestation Code

  • ICD-9-CM 712.32 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 712.32 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: 712.32 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M11.229 Other chondrocalcinosis, unspecified elbow
Approximate Synonyms
  • Chondrocalcinosis elbox
  • Chondrocalcinosis of bilat elbows
  • Chondrocalcinosis of bilateral elbows
  • Chondrocalcinosis of elbow
  • Chondrocalcinosis of elbow due to disorder of calcium metabolism
  • Familial chondrocalcinosis of bilat elbows
  • Familial chondrocalcinosis of bilateral elbows
  • Familial chondrocalcinosis of elbow
  • Familial chondrocalcinosis of L elbow
  • Familial chondrocalcinosis of left elbow
  • Familial chondrocalcinosis of R elbow
  • Familial chondrocalcinosis of right elbow
ICD-9-CM Coding Information
  • 712.32 describes the manifestation of an underlying disease, not the disease itself.
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