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Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 755.53
Radioulnar synostosis
  • ICD-9-CM 755.53 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 755.53 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: 755.53 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q74.0 Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bilat radioulnar synostosis
  • Bilateral radioulnar synostosis
  • Left radioulnar synostosis
  • Right radioulnar synostosis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 755.53:
  • Synostosis (congenital) 756.59
    • radioulnar 755.53
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