ICD-10-CM P78: Other perinatal digestive system disorders

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for P78

Other perinatal digestive system disorders

Coding Notes & Guidelines for P78

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9)
  • neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

hemochromatosis (E83.11-)

Inclusion Terms

Meconium peritonitis

Inclusion Terms

Neonatal peritonitis NOS

Inclusion Terms

Neonatal diarrhea NOS

Inclusion Terms

Neonatal esophageal reflux

Inclusion Terms
  • GALD
  • Neonatal hemochromatosis

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for P78):

P78.0 - Perinatal intestinal perforation P78.1 - Other neonatal peritonitis P78.2 - Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood P78.3 - Noninfective neonatal diarrhea P78.8 - Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders P78.81 - Congenital cirrhosis (of liver) P78.82 - Peptic ulcer of newborn P78.83 - Newborn esophageal reflux P78.84 - Gestational alloimmune liver disease P78.89 - Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders P78.9 - Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code P78 (Other perinatal digestive system disorders)

ICD-10-CM code P78 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 P78 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P78 - Other perinatal digestive system disorders. 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 Other perinatal digestive system disorders.