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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 996.7
Other complications due to internal prosthetic device, implant, and graft
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 996.7 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Obstruction or a closure of hollow organ, passageway or vessel; also the transient approximation of the edges of a natural opening; imperforation
  • The act of closure or the state of being closed; an obstruction; the relationship between all of the components of the masticatory system in normal function, dysfunction, and parafunction; momentary complete closure of some area in the vocal tract, causing stoppage of the breath and accumulation of pressure
996.7 Excludes
  • disruption (dehiscence) of internal suture material (998.31)
  • transplant rejection (996.80-996.89)
Applies To
  • Complication NOS due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
    • occlusion NOS
  • Embolism due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Fibrosis due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Hemorrhage due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Pain due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Stenosis due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Thrombus due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
Use Additional
  • Use additional code to identify complication, such as:
 996.69 ICD9Data.com 996.70 
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