ICD-9-CM Code V79.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of V79.8:
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 V79.8:
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code V79.8
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
POA EXEMPT
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Screening for other specified mental disorders and developmental handicaps
Short ICD9 Description: Screen-mental dis NEC
Parent Code: V79 - Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicaps