ICD-9-CM Code 913.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 913.8:
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 913.8:
- ICD-10 Code S50909A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified elbow, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S50919A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified forearm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S60919A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified wrist, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 913.8
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 elbow, forearm, and wrist, without mention of infection
Short ICD9 Description: Superf inj forearm NEC
Parent Code: 913 - Superficial injury of elbow forearm and wrist