Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 799.22
Irritability
  • ICD-9-CM 799.22 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 799.22 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: 799.22 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM R45.4 Irritability and anger
Approximate Synonyms
  • Feeling irritable
Applies To
  • Irritable
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 799.22:
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