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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E874.4
Mechanical failure of instrument or apparatus during aspiration of fluid or tissue puncture and catheterization
  • Short description: INSTRMNT FAIL-CATHETERIZ.
  • ICD-9-CM E874.4 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, E874.4 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).
  • E874.4 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM E874.4.
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E874.4 Excludes
  • heart catheterization (E874.5)
Applies To
  • Abdominal paracentesis
  • Aspirating needle biopsy
  • Blood sampling
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Thoracentesis
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