Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 774.7
Kernicterus of fetus or newborn not due to isoimmunization
  • Short description: NB kernicterus.
  • ICD-9-CM 774.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 774.7 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).
  • You are viewing the 2011 version of ICD-9-CM 774.7.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 774.7 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM P57.8 Other specified kernicterus
774.7 Excludes
  • kernicterus due to isoimmunization (773.4)
Applies To
  • Bilirubin encephalopathy
  • Kernicterus of newborn NOS
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 774.7:
  • Encephalopathia hyperbilirubinemica, newborn 774.7
  • Encephalopathy (acute) 348.30
    • bilirubin, newborn 774.7
      • due to isoimmunization 773.4
    • hyperbilirubinemic, newborn 774.7
  • Hyperbilirubinemica encephalopathia, newborn 774.7
    • due to isoimmunization 773.4
  • Jaundice (yellow) 782.4
    • nuclear, newborn (see also Kernicterus of newborn) 774.7
  • Kernicterus of newborn (not due to isoimmunization) 774.7
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