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Non-specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 996.6
Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal prosthetic device implant and graft
  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 996.6 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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Applies To
  • Infection (causing obstruction) due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
  • Inflammation due to (presence of) any device, implant, and graft classifiable to 996.0-996.5
Use Additional
  • Use additional code to identify specified infections
 996.59 ICD9Data.com 996.60 
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