icd 9 code for thoracic sprain

by Dr. Elmore Tremblay Sr. 7 min read

847.1

What is the CPT code for thoracic spine?

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 847.1 : Sprain of thoracic Sprain of thoracic 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 847.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 847.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD - 10 code for strain?

Thoracic sprain (847.1) ICD-9 code 847.1 for Thoracic sprain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -SPRAINS AND STRAINS OF JOINTS AND ADJACENT MUSCLES (840-848). Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

Where can one find ICD 10 diagnosis codes?

ICD-9 Code 847.1 Sprain of thoracic. ICD-9 Index; Chapter: 800–999; Section: 840-848; Block: 847 Sprains and strains of other and unspecified parts of back; 847.1 - Sprain thoracic region

What are the new ICD 10 codes?

Thoracic sprain. Short description: Sprain thoracic region. ICD-9-CM 847.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 847.1 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 thoracic strain?

S29.012AStrain of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, initial encounter. S29. 012A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-9 code for muscle Sprain?

SPRAINS AND STRAINS OF JOINTS AND ADJACENT MUSCLES ICD-9 Code range 840-848.

What is the ICD-10 code for back Sprain?

S33.5XXAICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter S33. 5XXA.

What is the ICD-9 code for shoulder Sprain?

2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 840.9 : Sprains and strains of unspecified site of shoulder and upper arm. Short description: Sprain shoulder/arm NOS.

What is the ICD 10 code for muscle strain?

S39.011AStrain of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, initial encounter. S39. 011A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 9 code for chest pain?

Chest pain is classified to ICD-9-CM code 786.50, which may change depending on the exact location, with midsternal or substernal chest pain coded to 786.51 and chest wall or anterior chest wall pain coded to 786.52.Apr 26, 2010

What is the ICD 10 code for left shoulder pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in left shoulder (M25. 512)

What is the ICD 10 code for right shoulder pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in right shoulder (M25. 511)

What is a lumbosacral sprain?

A. lumbar sprain is defined as an injury to one or more ligaments in the lower back. It can have different degrees of severity, including stretching and partial or complete tearing, and implies a lesion of the soft tissues, such as ligaments, muscles and tendons.

What is the ICD 9 code for back pain?

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 724.5 : Backache, unspecified.

What is the ICD 9 code for headache?

ICD-9 Code Transition: 784.0 Code R51 is the diagnosis code used for Headache. It is the most common form of pain.

Not Valid for Submission

847.1 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of sprain of thoracic. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 847.1 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

Your back is made of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. Back injuries can result from sports injuries, work around the house or in the garden, or a sudden jolt such as a car accident. The lower back is the most common site of back injuries and back pain. Common back injuries include

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions 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.

The Cervical Spine

The MEDICARE listings for Subluxation (the 739 series): 739.0 Occipital Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.1 Cervical Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.2 Thoracic Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.3 Lumbar Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.4 Sacrum or Coccyx Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) 739.5 Pelvic (Ilia or SI) Subluxation (Nonallopathic Lesion) Personally, I prefer the 839 series: (What is an Nonallopathic Lesion?) 839.01 Subluxation of First Cervical Vertebra 839.02 Subluxation of Second Vertebra (.03 = Third, etc.) 839.08 Multiple Cervical Subluxation 722.0 Cervical Disc Disorder w/o Myelopathy 722.71 Cervical Disc Disorder with Myelopathy 723.0 Cervical Spinal Stenosis (usually Disc-related) 728.4 Ligament laxity (observed on flexion/extension films) 723.2 Cervicocranial Syndrome (Barre-Lieou syndrome; Posterior cervical sympathetic syndrome) 723.3 Cervicobrachial Syndrome (diffuse) 723.4 Brachial Neuritis; Cervical Radiculitis; Radicular Syndrome of Upper Extremity 723.5 Torticollis; Contracture of Neck 722.4 Degeneration of Cervical Disc (s) 353.2 Cervical Nerve Root Lesion 724.9 Foraminal Encroachment (Compression) of Nerve Root, Cervical 722.81 Postlaminectomy Syndrome Of Cervical Region 354.1 Median Nerve Neuritis 354.2 Ulnar Nerve Lesion 354.3 Radial Nerve Lesion 719.08 Edema of Cervical Facet Joint 719.48 Arthralgia of Cervical Spine 719.58 Stiffness of Cervical Spine 847.0 Cervical Sprain/Strain 723.2 Cervicocranial Syndrome 351.0 Bell’s Palsy 723.8 Occipital Neuralgia 723.3 Cervicobrachial Syndrome 353.0 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 726.1 Rotator Cuff Syndrome 726.10 Supraspinatus Syndrome 354.0 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 524.6 TMJ Dysfunction Syndrome 847.0 Acute post-traumatic torticollis DISCONTINUE USE OF: 333.83 Spasmodic Torticollis - This is generally due to hereditary CNS problems or degenerative CNS problems..

Headaches

NOTE: Always use the more specific 5 digit code! Cluster Headaches And Other Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias 339.00 Cluster headache syndrome, unspecified 339.01 Episodic cluster headache 339.05 Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing 339.09 Other trigeminal autonomic cephalgias Tension Type Headache 339.10 Tension-type headache, unspecified 339.11 Episodic tension-type headache 339.12 Chronic tension-type headache 307.81 Tension Headache Post-traumatic Headache 339.20 Posttraumatic headache, unspecified 339.21 Acute posttraumatic headache 339.22 Chronic posttraumatic headache 339.30 Drug-induced headache, not elsewhere classified Complicated Headache Syndromes 339.41 Hemicrania continua 339.42 New daily persistent headache 339.43 Primary thunderclap headache 339.44 Other complicated headache syndrome Other Specified Headache Syndromes 339.81 Hypnic headache 339.82 Headache associated with sexual activity 339.83 Primary cough headache 339.84 Primary exertional headache 339.85 Primary stabbing headache 339.89 Other specified headache syndromes 784.0 Headache (Facial pain; Pain in head NOS).

EXTERNAL CAUSES OF INJURY: (The "E" Codes)

Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident Involving Collision With Other Vehicle E812.0 Motor Vehicle Collision w/ Another Vehicle (Injuring Driver) E812.1 Motor Vehicle Collision w/ Another Vehicle (Injuring Passenger) E812.7 Motor Vehicle Collision w/ Another Vehicle (Injuring Pedestrian) Please review the other vehicle accident codes at FlashCode Accidental Fall On or From Stairs or Steps E880.0 Accidental Fall On Or From Escalator E880.1 Accidental Fall On Or From Sidewalk Curb E880.9 Accidental Fall On Or From Other Stairs Or Steps Fall On Same Level From Slipping, Tripping, Or Stumbling E885.9 Fall From Other Slipping, Tripping, Or Stumbling Fall On Same Level From Collision, Pushing, Or Shoving, By or With Other Person E886.0 Fall On Same Level From Collision, Pushing, or Shoving, In Sports E886.9 Fall from collision of pedestrian with another pedestrian (conveyance) Other And Unspecified Accidental Fall E888.0 Fall Resulting In Striking Against Sharp Object E888.1 Fall Resulting In Striking Against Other Object E888.8 Other Fall E916 Struck Accidently by Falling Object Please review other falling object codes at FlashCode Striking Against Or Struck Accidentally By Objects Or Persons E917.0 Striking Against Or Struck Accidentally By Objects or Persons In Sports E917.7 Striking Against Or Struck Accidentally by Furniture with Subsequent Fall E917.8 Striking Against Or Struck Accidentally (Fall in Bathtub) Overexertion And Strenuous And Repetitive Movements Or Loads E927.0 Overexertion From Sudden Strenuous Movement.

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