Basics about icd 9 code for Shoulder pain
There are different ICD 9 code for joints from shoulder to ankle and each are specific codes. Always use a specific joint code should be used whenever there is sepecific diagnosis is used. We as a medical coder always learn to code a correct and sepcific code as per the documentation in the report. Below are the specific ICD 9 code for shoulder joint
shoulder-719.41
elbow- 719..42
wrist- 719.43
hand- 719.44
hip- 719.45
knee- 719.46
ankle-719.47
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