ICD-9 Code 771.4 - Omphalitis of the newborn

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 771.4

Diagnosis Code: 771.4 (Raw: 7714)

Description: Omphalitis of the newborn

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Historical Usage

ICD-9-CM code 771.4 is designated for Omphalitis of the newborn. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.