ICD-9-CM Code E872.9 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of E872.9:

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code E872.9:

ICD-10 Code Y629, Failure of sterile precautions during unspecified surgical and medical care (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code E872.9

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: Failure of sterile precautions during unspecified procedure

Short ICD9 Description: Fail sterile proced NOS

Parent Code: E87.2 - Failure of sterile precautions during procedure