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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 208.21
Leukemia of unspecified cell type subacute in remission
  • Short description: SBAC LEUK UNS CL W RMSON.
  • ICD-9-CM 208.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 208.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 208.21.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 208.21 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C95.91 Leukemia, unspecified, in remission
Approximate Synonyms
  • Leukemia, subacute, in remission
  • Subacute leukemia in remission
  • Subacute leukemia, in remission
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