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Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 670.80
Other major puerperal infection, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable
  • Short description: Maj prp infec NEC-unspec.
  • ICD-9-CM 670.80 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 670.80 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).
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 670.80.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 670.80: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 670.80 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM O86.89 Other specified puerperal infections
Approximate Synonyms
  • Obstetrical tetanus
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