2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Symptoms, Signs, And Ill-Defined Conditions 780-799 > Symptoms 780-789 > Symptoms Involving Respiratory System And Other Chest Symptoms 786.* >  2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.8
Hiccough 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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 786.8 can be accessed here. - A diaphragmatic spasm causing a sudden inhalation which is interrupted by a spasmodic closure of the glottis, producing a noise. (On-line Medical Dictionary)
- A spasm of the diaphragm that causes a sudden inhalation followed by rapid closure of the glottis which produces a sound.
- 786.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.8 contains 4 index entries
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 786.* hierarchy
ICD9Data's sister site ProcedureCodes.com launches with the 2008/09 CPT® codes - read more on the ICD9Data.com blog. 786.8 excludes: - psychogenic hiccough (306.1)
Index entries containing 786.8:- Hiccough
 786.8Hiccup (see also Hiccough) 786.8
Singultus 786.8Spasm, spastic, spasticity (see also condition) 781.0- diaphragm (reflex) 786.8
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