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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 921.0
Black eye not otherwise specified
  • Short description: BLACK EYE NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 921.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 921.0 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).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 921.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S00.10XA Contusion of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 921.0:
  • Black
    • eye NEC 921.0
  • Ecchymosis (multiple) 459.89
    • eye (traumatic) 921.0
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