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Non-specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 999.3
Other infection due to medical care not elsewhere classified
  • There are 2 ICD-9-CM codes below 999.3 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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999.3 Excludes
Applies To
  • Infection following infusion, injection, transfusion, or vaccination
  • Sepsis following infusion, injection, transfusion, or vaccination
  • Septicemia following infusion, injection, transfusion, or vaccination
Use Additional
  • Use additional code to identify the specified infection, such as:
 999.2 ICD9Data.com 999.31 
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