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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 919.6
Superficial foreign body (splinter) of other multiple and unspecified sites without major open wound and without infection
  • Short description: SUPERFIC FOREIGN BDY NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 919.6 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 919.6 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: 919.6 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T07 Unspecified multiple injuries
Approximate Synonyms
  • On examination - splinter in skin
  • Splinter in skin
  • Superficial fb, without major open wound
  • SUPERFICIAL FB, WITHOUT MAJOR OPEN WOUND (disorder)
  • Superficial foreign body
  • Superficial foreign body without major open wound AND without infection
  • Superficial foreign body, without major open wound
  • Superficial metal foreign body
  • Superficial wood splinter
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 919.6:
  • Foreign body
    • superficial, without major open wound (see also Injury, superficial, by site) 919.6
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