ICD-9-CM Code 979.0 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 979.0:
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 979.0:
- ICD-10 Code T50B11A, Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T50B12A, Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, intentional self-harm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T50B13A, Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, assault, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T50B14A, Poisoning by smallpox vaccines, undetermined, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 979.0
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: Poisoning by smallpox vaccine
Short ICD9 Description: Poison-smallpox vaccine
Parent Code: 979 - Poisoning by other vaccines and biological substances