ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E876.3
Diagnosis Code: E876.3 (Raw: E8763)
Description: Endotracheal tube wrongly placed during anesthetic procedure
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 E876.3 is designated for Endotracheal tube wrongly placed during anesthetic procedure. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.