ICD-9-CM Code 916.6 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 916.6:

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 916.6:

ICD-10 Code S70259A, Superficial foreign body, unspecified hip, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code S70359A, Superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code S80859A, Superficial foreign body, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code S90559A, Superficial foreign body, unspecified ankle, initial encounter (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 916.6

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: Superficial foreign body (splinter) of hip, thigh, leg, and ankle, without major open wound and without mention of infection

Short ICD9 Description: Foreign body hip/leg

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