ICD-9 Code 819.1 - Multiple open fractures involving both upper limbs, and upper limb with rib(s) and sternum

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 819.1

Diagnosis Code: 819.1 (Raw: 8191)

Description: Multiple open fractures involving both upper limbs, and upper limb with rib(s) and sternum

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 819.1 is designated for Multiple open fractures involving both upper limbs, and upper limb with rib(s) and sternum. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.