ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E876.4
Diagnosis Code: E876.4 (Raw: E8764)
Description: Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument
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 E876.4 is designated for Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.
