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Diagnosis Codes for Pelvic Engorgement

Question: What diagnosis code should be used for pelvic engorgement (dilated blood vessels of broad ligaments)? This diagnosis was used in a recent surgery.

Womens Medical of Bedford County
Everett, PA

Answer: Pelvic engorgement due to dilated blood vessels of the broad ligaments is the same thing as varicose veins of the broad ligaments. You will find the correct code by looking in the alphabetic index under varicose, vein, broad ligament, which leads you to the ICD-9-CM code 456.5.
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