Ontario diagnosis code779

Other conditions of fetus or newborn

Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality

What this reference tells you

779 is an Ontario diagnostic code describing “Other conditions of fetus or newborn.” It supports the diagnosis field of a claim and is distinct from the fee code identifying the service.

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