ICD-9-CM 839.15 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 839.15 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).
839.15 can be converted using the following scenario:
Scenario 1
2015/16 ICD-10-CM S13.151A Dislocation of C4/C5 cervical vertebrae, initial encounter
With:
2015/16 ICD-10-CM S11.90XA Unspecified open wound of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter