778 Alberta AHCIP code: Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn
778 is the Alberta diagnostic code for “Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn” in Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, in effect from Jan 18, 2018.
Official description
778Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn
Alberta AHCIP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · Alberta
More specific than 778
778 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
778.0Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn – Hydrops fetalis not due to isoimmunization778.1Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn – Sclerema neonatorum778.2Cold injury syndrome of newborn778.3Other hypothermia of newborn778.4Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn778.5Other and unspecified oedema of newborn778.6Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn – Congenital hydrocele778.7Breast engorgement in newborn778.8Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn – Other778.9Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn – UnspecifiedNotes for 778
As Alberta Health prints them, with any note 778 takes from the headings above it.
Includes
- Conditions which have their origin in the perinatal period even though death or morbidity occurs laterFrom XV. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Where 778 sits
- 1ChapterXV. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- 2Valid code 778Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn
Source and release
- Data release
- Alberta AHCIP · January 2018
- Effective date
- Jan 18, 2018
- Publisher
- Alberta Health
This page is built from the Alberta AHCIP catalog that Vero Codes reads when it suggests codes: Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, imported from the publisher’s file and checked against it. The description, notes and structured data come from the same record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Alberta diagnostic code 778 mean?
778 is the Alberta diagnostic code for “Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulations of fetus and newborn” in Alberta Health’s Alberta AHCIP January 2018 release.
Where is 778 in Alberta AHCIP?
778 sits under XV. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
What coding notes apply to 778?
Alberta AHCIP lists Includes notes for 778, including those from the headings it sits under. They are listed on this page with where each one comes from.
Which Alberta AHCIP release does this page use?
It uses Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, in effect from Jan 18, 2018. It is a reference: confirm the code against the current list and the payer’s rules before you submit it.
Codes beside 778
760Fetus or newborn affected by maternal conditions which may be unrelated to present pregnancy761Fetus or newborn affected by maternal complications of pregnancy762Fetus or newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes763Fetus or newborn affected by other complications of labour and delivery764Slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition765Disorders relating to short gestation and unspecified low birthweight766Disorders relating to long gestation and high birthweight767Birth trauma768Intrauterine hypoxia and birth asphyxia769Respiratory distress syndrome770Other respiratory conditions of fetus and newborn771Infections specific to the perinatal period772Fetal and neonatal haemorrhage773Haemolytic disease of fetus or newborn, due to isoimmunization774Other perinatal jaundice775Endocrine and metabolic disturbances specific to the fetus and newborn776Haematological disorders of fetus and newborn777Perinatal disorders of digestive system779Other and ill-defined conditions originating in the perinatal period