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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 979.0
Poisoning by smallpox vaccine
  • Short description: Poison-smallpox vaccine.
  • ICD-9-CM 979.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 979.0 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: 979.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T50.B11A Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T50.B12A Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T50.B13A Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, assault, initial encounter
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T50.B14A Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, undetermined, initial encounter
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