ICD-9-CM Code 778.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 778.8:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an approximate match to ICD-9 code 778.8:
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 778.8
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Other specified conditions involving the integument of fetus and newborn
Short ICD9 Description: NB integument cond NEC
Parent Code: 778 - Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of fetus and newborn