Non-specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 669.6
Breech extraction without mention of indication
  • There are 2 ICD-9-CM codes below 669.6 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
  • You are viewing the 2013 version of ICD-9-CM 669.6.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 669.6: 2014 2015.
669.6 Excludes
  • breech delivery NOS (652.2)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 669.6:
  • Delivery
    • breech (assisted) (buttocks) (complete) (frank) (spontaneous) 652.2
      • affecting fetus or newborn 763.0
      • extraction NEC 669.6
  • Extraction
    • breech NEC 669.6
      • affecting fetus or newborn 763.0
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