ICD-9 Diagnosis Code 996.45

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• T84.059A - Periprosth osteolys of unsp internal prosthetic joint, init (approximate) Approximate Flag
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Index of Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code 996.45 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

• Complications
  • mechanical
    • device NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
      This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular. 996.59
      • prosthetic NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
        This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular. 996.59
        • joint 996.47
          • peri-prosthetic osteolysis 996.45
• Disease, diseased - SEE ALSO See Also
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  • polyethylene 996.45