2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 781.5
Clubbing of fingers
- 2015
- Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
- Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
- ICD-9-CM 781.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 781.5 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM:
781.5 converts directly to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM R68.3 Clubbing of fingers
Clinical Information
- An abnormal enlargement of the terminal phalanges accompanied by increased length-wise curvature of the nails, giving the digits a club-like appearance. Clubbing has been noted with a wide variety of conditions, including pulmonary and cardiac diseases, liver disorders, and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
- An enlargement of the tips of the fingers or toes and a change in the angle where the nails emerge. It occurs when the amount of soft tissue beneath the nail beds increases. It may be idiopathic, hereditary, or associated with a wide range of diseases, including cardiopulmonary disorders and malignant neoplasms
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to
781.5:
- Clubbing of fingers 781.5
