Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 676.9
Unspecified disorder of lactation
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below 676.9 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • A disorder characterized by disturbances of milk secretion. It is not necessarily related to pregnancy that is observed in females and can be observed in males
  • A disorder not necessarily related to pregnancy that is observed in females and males. It is characterized by disturbances of milk secretion. Causes include damage to the breast parenchyma due to inflammation, medications, pituitary tumors, and hypothyroidism
  • Disturbances of milk secretion in either sex, not necessarily related to pregnancy
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 676.9:
  • Disorder - see also Disease
    • lactation 676.9
  • Lactation, lactating (breast) (puerperal) (postpartum)
    • disorder 676.9
  • Puerperal
    • disorder
      • lactation 676.9
      • nonobstetric NEC (see also Pregnancy, complicated, current disease or condition) 648.9
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