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Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 730.20
Unspecified osteomyelitis, site unspecified
  • Short description: Osteomyelitis NOS-unspec.
  • ICD-9-CM 730.20 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 730.20 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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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 730.20: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 730.20 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M86.9 Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Aseptic necrosis w osteomyelitis
  • Aseptic necrosis with osteomyelitis
  • Diabetes, type 1 with osteomyelitis
  • Diabetes, type 2 with osteomyelitis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
  • Osteomyelitis due to DM 1
  • Osteomyelitis due to DM 2
  • Osteomyelitis due to Staphylococcus aureus
  • Osteomyelitis due to type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Osteomyelitis due to type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Osteomyelitis with avascular necrosis of bone
  • Staph aureus osteomyelitis
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