2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 984.9
Toxic effect of unspecified lead compound
- 2015
- Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
- Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
- ICD-9-CM 984.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 984.9 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:
984.9 converts approximately to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M1A.10X1 Lead-induced chronic gout, unspecified site, with tophus (tophi)
Or:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T56.0X1A Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
Or:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T56.0X2A Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
Or:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T56.0X3A Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, assault, initial encounter
Or:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM T56.0X4A Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, undetermined, initial encounter
Clinical Information
- Lead is a metal that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. People have spread it through the environment in many ways. Lead used to be in paint and gasoline. Lead can still be found in contaminated soil, household dust, drinking water, lead-glazed pottery and some metal jewelry.breathing air, drinking water, eating food or swallowing or touching dirt that contains lead can cause many health problems. In adults, lead can increase blood pressure and cause infertility, nerve disorders and muscle and joint pain. It can also make you irritable and affect your ability to concentrate and remember. Lead is especially dangerous for children. A child who swallows large amounts of lead may develop anemia, severe stomachache, muscle weakness and brain damage. Even low levels of lead are linked to lower iq scores. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Poisoning due to absorption or ingestion of lead or one of its salts; symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, colic, constipation, insomnia, headache, dizziness, irritability, moderate hypertension, albuminuria, anemia, encephalopathy, and peripheral neuropathy leading to paralysis
lead 984.9
specified type of lead - see Table of Drugs and Chemicals
