ICD-9-CM Code 008.45 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 008.45:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code 008.45:
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 008.45
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Intestinal infection due to Clostridium difficile
Short ICD9 Description: Int inf clstrdium dfcile
Parent Code: 008.4 - Intestinal infection due to other specified bacteria