2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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

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.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P76Overview

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.