ICD-9-CM Code 916.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 916.8:
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 916.8:
- ICD-10 Code S70919A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified hip, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S70929A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified thigh, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S80929A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S90919A, Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified ankle, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 916.8
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 hip, thigh, leg, and ankle, without mention of infection
Short ICD9 Description: Superfic inj hip/leg NEC
Parent Code: 916 - Superficial injury of hip thigh leg and ankle