ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 779.2
Diagnosis Code: 779.2 (Raw: 7792)
Description: Cerebral depression, coma, and other abnormal cerebral signs in fetus or 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 779.2 is designated for Cerebral depression, coma, and other abnormal cerebral signs in fetus or 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 While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.
