ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P77.9
Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P77.9
Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn, NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P77.9 (Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn)
ICD-10-CM code P77.9 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 P77.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P77.9 - Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn, unspecified. 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 in newborn related to unspecified.