2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Certain Conditions Originating In The Perinatal Period 760-779 > Other Conditions Originating In The Perinatal Period 764-779 > 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 771 Infections specific to the perinatal period  On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date. The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 771 can be accessed here. 771 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD9Data's sister site ProcedureCodes.com launches with the 2008/09 CPT® codes - read more on the ICD9Data.com blog. 771 includes: infections acquired before or during birth or via the umbilicus or during the first 28 days after birth 771 excludes: congenital pneumonia (770.0) congenital syphilis (090.0-090.9) infant botulism (040.41) maternal infectious disease as a cause of mortality or morbidity in fetus or newborn, but fetus or newborn not manifesting the disease (760.2) ophthalmia neonatorum due to gonococcus (098.40) other infections not specifically classified to this category