ICD-9-CM 789.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 789.7 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).
Abdominal colic in child less than or equal to 12 months
Colic, infantile
Infantile colic
Clinical Information
A clinical syndrome with intermittent abdominal pain characterized by sudden onset and cessation. It is usually associated with obstruction of the intestines; of the cystic duct; or of the urinary tract
789.7 Excludes
colic in adult and child over 12 months old (789.0)