ICD-10-CM P78.2: Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood

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About ICD-10-CM Code P78.2 (Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood)

ICD-10-CM code P78.2 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 P78.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P78.2 - Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood. 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 Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood.