icd-9-cm code for blisters, epidermal loss [second degree] of lower leg

by Ulices Stoltenberg 6 min read

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 945.29 : Blisters, epidermal loss [second degree] of multiple sites of lower limb(s)

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What is the ICd 10 code for blisters?

945.29 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of blisters, epidermal loss [second degree] of multiple sites of lower limb (s). This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

What is the ICd-9 GEM?

The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.