icd 9 code for aeroeyanosis in hands

by Michael Hettinger 10 min read

ICD-9-CM 443.89 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 443.89 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

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What is the ICD 10 code for acrocyanosis?

I73.89 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other specified peripheral vascular diseases. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. The ICD code I738 is used to code Acrocyanosis

What is the ICD 9 code for pain in the hand?

Pain in joint, hand. Short description: Joint pain-hand. ICD-9-CM 719.44 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 719.44 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What are the ICD-9 gems and how are they used?

The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

What is the a'billable'code for acrocyanosis?

A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. Acrocyanosis is persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the extremities, most commonly occurring in the hands, although it also occurs in the feet and distal parts of face.

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What is the ICD code for cyanosis?

The ICD code I738 is used to code Acrocyanosis. Acrocyanosis is persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the extremities, most commonly occurring in the hands, although it also occurs in the feet and distal parts of face.

When is acrocyanosis described?

Although described over 100 years ago and not uncommon in practice, the nature of this phenomenon is still uncertain. The very term "acrocyanosis" is often applied inappropriately in cases when blue discoloration of the hands, feet, or parts of the face is noted.

What are the conditions that affect hands, feet, and parts of the face?

There are also a number of other conditions that affect hands, feet, and parts of the face with associated skin color changes that need to be differentiated from acrocyanosis: Raynaud’s phenomenon, pernio, acrorygosis, erythromelalgia, blue finger syndrome.

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