2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P76.9Intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P76-P78›P76

ICD-10-CM P76.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P76.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Neonatal digestive and feeding disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P76.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified
Short Description
Intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
P76
Other intestinal obstruction of newborn

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP76-P78Digestive system disorders of newborn
CategoryP76Other intestinal obstruction of newborn
This CodeP76.9Intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute intestinal obstruction
  • Extrinsic intestinal obstruction
  • Gastrointestinal obstruction
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Large bowel obstruction
  • Neonatal obstruction of intestine
  • Obstruction of colon
  • Perinatal intestinal obstruction
  • Small bowel obstruction
  • Stricture of small intestine
  • Subacute intestinal obstruction

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.

    • Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive
      • intestine
        • newborn

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR PNL012
Neonatal digestive and feeding disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Intestinal Obstruction

    any impairment, arrest, or reversal of the normal flow of intestinal contents toward the anal canal.

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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Convert P76.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
777.8 Perinat GI sys dis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 P76.9Overview

Is P76.9 (Other intestinal obstruction of newborn) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P76.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 777.8 (perinat GI sys dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.