ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P78.0
Perinatal intestinal perforation
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P78.0
Inclusion Terms
Meconium peritonitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P78.0 (Perinatal intestinal perforation)
ICD-10-CM code P78.0 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 P78.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P78.0 - Perinatal intestinal perforation. 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 Perinatal intestinal perforation.