ICD-9-CM Code 996.79 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 996.79:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following seven equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 996.79:
- ICD-10 Code T8581XA, Embolism due to internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T8582XA, Fibrosis due to internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T8583XA, Hemorrhage due to internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T8584XA, Pain due to internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T8585XA, Stenosis due to internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T8586XA, Thrombosis due to internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code T8589XA, Other specified complication of internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 996.79
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 complications due to other internal prosthetic device, implant, and graft
Short ICD9 Description: Comp-int prost devic NEC
Parent Code: 996.7 - Other complications due to internal prosthetic device, implant, and graft