Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 779.32
Bilious vomiting in newborn
  • Short description: NB bilious vomiting.
  • ICD-9-CM 779.32 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 779.32 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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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 779.32 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM P92.01 Bilious vomiting of newborn
779.32 Excludes
  • bilious vomiting in child over 28 days old (787.04)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 779.32:
  • Vomiting 787.03
    • bilious (cause unknown) 787.04
      • following gastrointestinal surgery 564.3
      • newborn 779.32
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