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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 872.9
Open wound of ear part unspecified complicated
  • Short description: OPEN WOUND EAR NOS-COMPL.
  • ICD-9-CM 872.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 872.9 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).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 872.9 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S09.91XA Unspecified injury of ear, initial encounter
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 872.9:
  • Wound, open (by cutting or piercing instrument) (by firearms) (cut) (dissection) (incised) (laceration) (penetration) (perforating) (puncture) (with initial hemorrhage, not internal) 879.8
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