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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 738.9
Acquired musculoskeletal deformity of unspecified site
  • Short description: Acq deformity NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 738.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 738.9 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: 738.9 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M95.9 Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Acquired musculoskeletal deformity
  • Musculoskeletal deformity, acquired
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 738.9:
 738.8 ICD9Data.com 739 
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