Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 744.5
Webbing of neck
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 744.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 744.5 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: 744.5 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q18.3 Webbing of neck
Approximate Synonyms
  • Neck webbing
Clinical Information
  • A congenital, usually bilateral, thick web-like fold of skin that extends from the acromion to the mastoid process. This deformity is associated with turner syndrome and noonan syndrome
Applies To
  • Pterygium colli
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 744.5:
  • Occlusion
    • gallbladder (see also Obstruction, gallbladder) 575.2
  • Pterygium (eye) 372.40
    • colli 744.5
  • Web, webbed (congenital) - see also Anomaly, specified type NEC
    • neck (pterygium colli) 744.5
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