ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 716.56
Diagnosis Code: 716.56 (Raw: 71656)
Description: Unspecified polyarthropathy or polyarthritis, lower leg
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 716.56 is designated for Unspecified polyarthropathy or polyarthritis, lower leg. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.