ICD-9-CM Code 917.5 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 917.5:
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 917.5:
- ICD-10 Code L0889, Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S90463A, Insect bite (nonvenomous), unspecified great toe, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S90466A, Insect bite (nonvenomous), unspecified lesser toe(s), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S90869A, Insect bite (nonvenomous), unspecified foot, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 917.5
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: Insect bite, nonvenomous, of foot and toe(s), infected
Short ICD9 Description: Insect bite foot/toe-inf
Parent Code: 917 - Superficial injury of foot and toe(s)