ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 874.5
Diagnosis Code: 874.5 (Raw: 8745)
Description: Open wound of pharynx, 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 874.5 is designated for Open wound of pharynx, 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 While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.