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Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 842.11
Sprain of carpometacarpal (joint) of hand
  • Short description: SPRAIN CARPOMETACARPAL.
  • ICD-9-CM 842.11 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 842.11 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: 842.11 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S63.8X9A Sprain of other part of unspecified wrist and hand, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Left carpometacarpal joint sprain
  • Right carpometacarpal joint sprain
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 842.11:
 842.10 ICD9Data.com 842.12 
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