ICD-9-CM 837.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 837.1 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).
837.1 can be converted using the following scenario:
Scenario 1
2015/16 ICD-10-CM S93.06XA Dislocation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter
With:
2015/16 ICD-10-CM S91.009A Unspecified open wound, unspecified ankle, initial encounter