ICD-9-CM

The following fifth-digit subclassification is for use with category 764 and codes 765.0 and 765.1 to denote birthweight:

0 unspecified [weight]

1 less than 500 grams

2 500-749 grams

3 750-999 grams

4 1,000-1,249 grams

5 1,250-1,499 grams

6 1,500-1,749 grams

7 1,750-1,999 grams

8 2,000-2,499 grams

9 2,500 grams and over

779 Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period
779.0: Convulsions in newborn Fits in newborn Seizures in newborn
779.1: Other and unspecified cerebral irritability in newborn
779.2: Cerebral depression, coma, and other abnormal cerebral signs Cerebral ischemia NOS of newborn CNS dysfunction in newborn NOS Excludes: cerebral ischemia due to birth trauma (767.0) intrauterine cerebral ischemia (768.2-768.9) intraventricular hemorrhage (772.10-772.14)
779.3: Disorder of stomach function and feeding problems in newborn
779.4: Drug reactions and intoxications specific to newborn Gray syndrome from chloramphenicol administration in newborn Excludes: fetal alcohol syndrome (760.71) reactions and intoxications from maternal opiates and tranquilizers (763.5)
779.5: Drug withdrawal syndrome in newborn Drug withdrawal syndrome in infant of dependent mother Excludes: fetal alcohol syndrome (760.71)
779.6: Termination of pregnancy (fetus) Fetal death due to: induced abortion termination of pregnancy Excludes: spontaneous abortion (fetus) (761.8)
779.7: Periventricular leukomalacia
779.8: Other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period
779.9: Unspecified condition originating in the perinatal period Congenital debility NOS Stillbirth NEC

779 Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period

Fits in newborn

Seizures in newborn

Cerebral ischemia NOS of newborn

CNS dysfunction in newborn NOS

Excludes:

cerebral ischemia due to birth trauma (767.0)

intrauterine cerebral ischemia (768.2-768.9)

intraventricular hemorrhage (772.10-772.14)