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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 716.53
Unspecified polyarthropathy or polyarthritis involving forearm
  • Short description: POLYARTHRIT NOS-FOREARM.
  • ICD-9-CM 716.53 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 716.53 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 716.53.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 716.53 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M13.0 Polyarthritis, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Polyarthritis of forearm
  • Polyarthritis w forearm involvement
  • Polyarthritis w wrist involvement
  • Polyarthritis with involvement of forearm
  • Polyarthritis with involvement of wrist
  • Stiffness of wrist
  • Wrist stiff
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