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78.16

78.16

Application of external fixator device, patella

The ICD-9 procedure code for application of external fixator device, patella is 78.16.

Legacy code — retired October 1, 2015

Source: final official CMS ICD-9-CM release (Version 32, FY2014), Volume 3 procedure codes. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. billing on October 1, 2015. Informational only.

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