ICD-9-CM 770.6 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 770.6 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).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM P22.1 Transient tachypnea of newborn
Approximate Synonyms
Neonatal transient tachypnea
Transient tachypnea (rapid breathing) of newborn
Transient tachypnea of newborn
Clinical Information
Abnormal increase in respiratory rate in the newborn. It is self-limiting and attributed to the delayed fetal lung fluid clearance often in caesarean section delivery