2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P76Other intestinal obstruction of newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P76-P78›P76

ICD-10-CM P76
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P76 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other intestinal obstruction of newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P76.0, P76.1, P76.2, and P76.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P76
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other intestinal obstruction of newborn
Short Description
Other intestinal obstruction of newborn
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
P76-P78
Digestive system disorders of newborn

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP76-P78Digestive system disorders of newborn
CategoryP76Other intestinal obstruction of newborn
This CodeP76Other intestinal obstruction of newborn

Specific Coding for Other intestinal obstruction of newbornOverview

Non-specific codes like P76 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P76.0 for Meconium plug syndrome

  • Use P76.1 for Transitory ileus of newborn

  • Use P76.2 for Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk

  • Use P76.8 for Other specified intestinal obstruction of newborn

  • Use P76.9 for Intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P76: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 16. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are for use on newborn records only, never on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name P76, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P76: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • K56 Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
    neonatal intestinal obstructions classifiable to P76.-

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P76: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block R10-R19 Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
    newborn intestinal obstruction (P76.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Intestinal Obstruction

An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. The most common are adhesions, hernias, cancers, and certain medicines.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P76Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other intestinal obstruction of newborn?

P76 is the ICD-10-CM category for other intestinal obstruction of newborn, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P76 (Other intestinal obstruction of newborn) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other intestinal obstruction of newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other intestinal obstruction of newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P76.0, P76.1, and P76.2.