if an arthroscopic procedure is converted to an open procedure
Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure. 1  Short description: Arthroscopc conv to open. 2  ICD-9-CM V64.43 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V64.43 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).