ICD-9 Code 718.78
Developmental dislocation of joint, other specified sites
Not Valid for Submission
718.78 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of developmental dislocation of joint, other specified sites. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
| ICD-9: | 718.78 |
| Short Description: | Dev disloc jt-site NEC |
| Long Description: | Developmental dislocation of joint, other specified sites |
Convert 718.78 to ICD-10
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
- M24.80 - Oth specific joint derangements of unsp joint, NEC
Code Classification
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (710–739)
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Arthropathies and related disorders (710-719)
- 718 Other derangement of joint
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Arthropathies and related disorders (710-719)
Information for Medical Professionals
Information for Patients
Dislocations
Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.
A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.
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ICD-9 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
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