ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 988.0
Diagnosis Code: 988.0 (Raw: 9880)
Description: Toxic effect of fish and shellfish eaten as food
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 988.0 is designated for Toxic effect of fish and shellfish eaten as food. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.
