ICD-9-CM Code 996.59 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 996.59:
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 996.59:
- ICD-10 Code T85398A, Other mechanical complication of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T85590A, Other mechanical complication of bile duct prosthesis, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T85692A, Other mechanical complication of permanent sutures, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T85698A, Other mechanical complication of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 996.59
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: Mechanical complication due to other implant and internal device, not elsewhere classified
Short ICD9 Description: Malfunc oth device/graft
Parent Code: 996.5 - Mechanical complication of other specified prosthetic device implant and graft