icd 9 code for stiffness

by Caroline Bayer I 4 min read

Short description: Jt stiffness NEC-unspec. ICD-9-CM 719.50 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 719.50 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICd 10 code for stiffness of hand?

719.54 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified, hand. 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.

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