ICD-9-CM Code 996.49 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 996.49:

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 996.49:

ICD-10 Code T84119A, Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code T84129A, Displacement of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code T84199A, Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, initial encounter (billable)
ICD-10 Code T84498A, Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 996.49

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 mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic device, implant, and graft

Short ICD9 Description: Mech com orth dev NEC

Parent Code: 996.4 - Mechanical complication of internal orthopedic device implant and graft