Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 764.2
Fetal malnutrition without mention of light-for-dates
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 764.2 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Applies To
  • Infants, not underweight for gestational age, showing signs of fetal malnutrition, such as dry peeling skin and loss of subcutaneous tissue
  • Intrauterine malnutrition
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 764.2:
  • Malnutrition (calorie) 263.9
    • fetus 764.2
    • intrauterine or fetal 764.2
      • fetus or infant "light-for-dates" 764.1
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