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Specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V58.78
Aftercare following surgery of the musculoskeletal system, NEC
  • Short description: Aftrcre surg MS syst NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM V58.78 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V58.78 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 2013 version of ICD-9-CM V58.78.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V58.78: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V58.78 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z48.89 Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Approximate Synonyms
  • Aftercare following surgery on musculoskeletal system done
  • Aftercare for musculoskeletal system surgery
V58.78 Excludes
Applies To
  • Conditions classifiable to 710-739
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V58.78:
 V58.77 ICD9Data.com V58.8 
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