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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V90.09
Other retained radioactive fragments
  • Short description: Retain radioac frag NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM V90.09 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V90.09 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: V90.09 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z18.09 Other retained radioactive fragments
Approximate Synonyms
  • Retained foreign body of radioactive fragments
  • Retained foreign body, other radioactive fragments
  • Retained radioactive fragment foreign body
Applies To
  • Other retained depleted isotope fragments
  • Retained nontherapeutic radioactive fragments
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V90.09:
 V90.01 ICD9Data.com V90.1 
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