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91.79 - Microscopic Examination Of Specimen From Operative Wound, Other Microscopic Examination


The ICD 9 Code for Microscopic examination of specimen from operative wound, other microscopic examination is listed as 91.79.
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: 91.79
Description: Microscopic examination of specimen from operative wound, other microscopic examination
Short Description: Micro exam-op wound NEC
Chapter: Miscellaneous diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Subsection 1: Microscopic examination-II
ICD-9-CM Volume 3 (PCS) Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of 91.79:
91.71 - Microscopic examination of specimen from operative wound, bacterial smear
91.72 - Microscopic examination of specimen from operative wound, culture
91.73 - Microscopic examination of specimen from operative wound, culture and sensitivity
91.74 - Microscopic examination of specimen from operative wound, parasitology
91.75 - Microscopic examination of specimen from operative wound, toxicology
91.76 - Microscopic examination of specimen from operative wound, cell block and Papanicolaou smear