ICD-9-CM Code 913.1 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 913.1:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following four equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 913.1:
- ICD-10 Code L0889, Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S50319A, Abrasion of unspecified elbow, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S50819A, Abrasion of unspecified forearm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S60819A, Abrasion of unspecified wrist, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 913.1
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: Abrasion or friction burn of elbow, forearm, and wrist, infected
Short ICD9 Description: Abrasion forearm-infect
Parent Code: 913 - Superficial injury of elbow forearm and wrist