2007 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Symptoms, Signs, And Ill-Defined Conditions 780-799 > Ill-Defined And Unknown Causes Of Morbidity And Mortality 797-799 >
  Other ill-defined and unknown causes of morbidity and mortality- 799 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Asphyxia- A pathological condition caused by lack of oxygen, manifested in impending or actual cessation of life.
- 799.0 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Asphyxia- 799.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.01 contains 4 index entries
  Hypoxemia- 799.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.02 contains 7 index entries
  Respiratory arrest- 799.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.1 contains 3 index entries
  Nervousness- 799.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.2 contains 11 index entries
  Debility unspecified- 799.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.3 contains 2 index entries
  Cachexia- Any disease marked especially by progressive emaciation and weakness. (Dorland, 28th ed, p490)
- General ill health, malnutrition, and weight loss, usually associated with chronic disease.
- The loss of body weight and muscle mass frequently seen in patients with cancer, AIDS, or other diseases.
- 799.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.4 contains 6 index entries
  Other ill-defined conditions- 799.8 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Decreased libido- 799.81 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.81 contains 2 index entries
  Other ill-defined conditions- 799.89 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.89 contains 35 index entries
  Other unknown and unspecified cause of morbidity or mortality- 799.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 799.9 contains 12 index entries
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