ICD-9 Code 873.72 - Open wound of gum (alveolar process), complicated

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 873.72

Diagnosis Code: 873.72 (Raw: 87372)

Description: Open wound of gum (alveolar process), complicated

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 873.72 is designated for Open wound of gum (alveolar process), complicated. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.