ICD-9-CM 838.12 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 838.12 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).
838.12 can be converted using the following scenario:
Scenario 1
2015/16 ICD-10-CM S93.316A Dislocation of tarsal joint of unspecified foot, initial encounter
With:
2015/16 ICD-10-CM S91.309A Unspecified open wound, unspecified foot, initial encounter