Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 760.6
Surgical operation on mother affecting fetus or newborn
  • Short description: SURG OP ON MOTHER AFF NB.
  • ICD-9-CM 760.6 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 760.6 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).
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760.6 Excludes
  • cesarean section for present delivery (763.4)
  • damage to placenta from amniocentesis, cesarean section, or surgical induction (762.1)
  • previous surgery to uterus or pelvic organs (763.89)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 760.6:
  • Maternal condition, affecting fetus or newborn
    • operation unrelated to current delivery 760.6
    • surgery unrelated to current delivery 760.6
      • to uterus or pelvic organs 763.89
  • Operation
    • maternal, unrelated to current delivery, affecting fetus or newborn 760.6
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