ICD-10-CM P77: Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for P77

Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn

Coding Notes & Guidelines for P77

Inclusion Terms

Necrotizing enterocolitis without pneumatosis, without perforation

Inclusion Terms

Necrotizing enterocolitis with pneumatosis, without perforation

Inclusion Terms
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis with perforation
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis with pneumatosis and perforation
Inclusion Terms

Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn, NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for P77):

P77.1 - Stage 1 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn P77.2 - Stage 2 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn P77.3 - Stage 3 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn P77.9 - Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code P77 (Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn)

ICD-10-CM code P77 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM P77 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P77 - Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn.