2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 794. 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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P76.9: 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 P76.9, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P76.9: 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.- names P76.-, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P76.9: 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.-) names P76.-, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

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

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.

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P76.9Overview

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

The ICD-10-CM code for intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified is P76.9 (sometimes written as P769). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

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, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does P76.9 group to?

When intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 794 (neonate with Other Significant Problems), which carries a relative weight of 1.4934. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

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.