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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 958.91
Traumatic compartment syndrome of upper extremity
  • Short description: TRAUMA COMP SYND UP EXT.
  • ICD-9-CM 958.91 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 958.91 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: 958.91 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T79.A19A Traumatic compartment syndrome of unspecified upper extremity, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Traumatic compartment syndrome of left upper extremity
  • Traumatic compartment syndrome of right upper extremity
Applies To
  • Traumatic compartment syndrome of shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 958.91:
 958.90 ICD9Data.com 958.92 
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