ICD-9-CM Code 916.2 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 916.2:

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 916.2:

ICD-10 Code S70229A, Blister (nonthermal), unspecified hip, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code S70329A, Blister (nonthermal), unspecified thigh, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code S80829A, Blister (nonthermal), unspecified lower leg, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code S90529A, Blister (nonthermal), unspecified ankle, initial encounter (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 916.2

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: Blister of hip, thigh, leg, and ankle, without mention of infection

Short ICD9 Description: Blister hip & leg

Parent Code: 916 - Superficial injury of hip thigh leg and ankle