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79.51 - Open Reduction Of Separated Epiphysis, Humerus


The ICD 9 Code for Open reduction of separated epiphysis, humerus is listed as 79.51.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 10 crosswalks / GEMS and chapter information where available.

ICD 9 CM Volume 3 (PCS) Field Value
Procedure Code: 79.51
Description: Open reduction of separated epiphysis, humerus
Short Description: Opn red-sep epiphy-humer
Chapter: Operations on the musculoskeletal system
Subsection 1: Reduction of fracture and dislocation
ICD-10-PCS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PSC04Z - Reposition Right Humeral Head with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PSC0ZZ - Reposition Right Humeral Head, Open Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PSD04Z - Reposition Left Humeral Head with Internal Fixation Device, Open Approach (approximate)
ICD 10 PCS Code: 0PSD0ZZ - Reposition Left Humeral Head, Open Approach (approximate)
ICD-9-CM Volume 3 (PCS) Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of 79.51:
79.50 - Open reduction of separated epiphysis, unspecified site
79.52 - Open reduction of separated epiphysis, radius and ulna
79.55 - Open reduction of separated epiphysis, femur
79.56 - Open reduction of separated epiphysis, tibia and fibula
79.59 - Open reduction of separated epiphysis, other specified bone