ICD-9-CM Code 779.85 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 779.85:
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 exact match to ICD-9 code 779.85:
- ICD-10 Code P2981, Cardiac arrest of newborn (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 779.85
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: Cardiac arrest of newborn
Short ICD9 Description: NB cardiac arrest
Parent Code: 779.8 - Other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period