ICD-9 Code E876.6 - Performance of operation (procedure) on patient not scheduled for surgery

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E876.6

Diagnosis Code: E876.6 (Raw: E8766)

Description: Performance of operation (procedure) on patient not scheduled for surgery

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 E876.6 is designated for Performance of operation (procedure) on patient not scheduled for surgery. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.