ICD-9-CM Code 912.9 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 912.9:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following three equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 912.9:
- ICD-10 Code L0889, Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S40919A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S40929A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 912.9
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: Other and unspecified superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm, infected
Short ICD9 Description: Superf inj shldr NEC-inf
Parent Code: 912 - Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm