Short description: Immune mechanism dis NEC. ICD-9-CM 279.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 279.8 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Short description: Immune mechanism dis NOS. ICD-9-CM 279.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 279.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Short description: Immune mechanism dis NEC. ICD-9-CM 279.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 279.8 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
ICD-9 Code: ‘2798’ Diagnosis - Immune mechanism dis NEC (Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism)
279.9 Immune mechanism dis NOS; Code Version: 2015 ICD-9-CM. . Disease, diseased - see also Syndrome. immunologic NEC 279.9; Disorder - see also Disease. immune mechanism (immunity) 279.9. single complement (C1-C9) 279.8; specified type NEC 279.8; Crosswalk Information The code 279.9 converts into the following ICD-10 code(s): ICD-9 Code ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description; 279.9: D89.9:
Short Title: Immune mechanism dis NEC 279.8 is a billable medical code. See Chapter Specific Guidelines. Applies to • Single complement [C1-C9] deficiency or dysfunction-ICD-9-CM Chapters, Sections & Parents 240-279 Endocrine, Nutritional And Metabolic Diseases, And Immunity Disorders . Excludes: • endocrine and metabolic disturbances specific to the fetus and newborn (775.0-775.9)
Disease. immune mechanism (immunity) 279.9. single complement (C1-C9) 279.8; specified type NEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable" This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified†when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified†code in the tabular. 279.8; Information for Patients. Immune System and Disorders.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammatory bowel disease of neonates and remains one of the most common gastrointestinal emergencies in newborn infants . Further research is needed on new approaches for the medical management of NEC that might prevent disease progression and improved surgical outcomes to reduce complications such as short bowel syndrome. . in order that the immune system of the neonate becomes competent and functional and that the gut becomes colonized with bacteria.
279 Disorders involving the immune mechanism 279.49 Autoimmune disease NEC; Code Version: 2015 ICD-9-CM. References to Index of Diseases and Injuries The code 279.49 has the following ICD-9-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries Autoimmune. disease NEC 279.49; Deficiency, deficient. interferon 279.49; Dermatitis (allergic) (contact) (occupational) (venenata) 692.9. autoimmune .
Short Title: Immune mechanism dis NOS 279.9 is a billable medical code. See Chapter Specific Guidelines-ICD-9-CM Chapters, Sections & Parents 240-279 Endocrine, Nutritional And Metabolic Diseases, And Immunity Disorders . Excludes: . • Disease, diseased immunologic NEC • Disorder immune mechanism. Synonyms & Definitions. SNOMED Clinical Terms Synonyms: • Immune defect.