2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P02.78Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P00-P04›P02

ICD-10-CM P02.78
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P02.78 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as early neonatal disorder due to placentitis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Newborn affected by maternal conditions or complications of labor/delivery.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P02.78
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
Short Description
Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
P02.7
Newborn affected by chorioamnionitis

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP00-P04Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
CategoryP02Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes
This CodeP02.78Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Early neonatal disorder due to placentitis

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Newborn affected by amnionitis
  • Newborn affected by membranitis
  • Newborn affected by placentitis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Newborn(infant) (liveborn) (singleton)
      • affected by
        • amnionitis
    • Newborn(infant) (liveborn) (singleton)
      • affected by
        • chorioamnionitis
    • Newborn(infant) (liveborn) (singleton)
      • affected by
        • membranitis
    • Newborn(infant) (liveborn) (singleton)
      • affected by
        • placentitis

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR PNL010
Newborn affected by maternal conditions or complications of labor/delivery
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.

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Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement P02.78 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • P02.7 - Newborn (suspected to be) affected by chorioamnionitis
  • P02.7 - Newborn affected by chorioamnionitis
FY 2019AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2018.
FY 2020–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P02.78Overview

Is P02.78 (Newborn affected by chorioamnionitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.