2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P78Other perinatal digestive system disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P76-P78›P78

ICD-10-CM P78
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P78 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other perinatal digestive system disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P78.0, P78.1, P78.2, and P78.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P78
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other perinatal digestive system disorders
Short Description
Other perinatal digestive system disorders
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
CategoryP78Other perinatal digestive system disorders
This CodeP78Other perinatal digestive system disorders

Specific Coding for Other perinatal digestive system disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like P78 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P78.0 for Perinatal intestinal perforation

  • Use P78.1 for Other neonatal peritonitis

  • Use P78.2 for Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood

  • Use P78.3 for Noninfective neonatal diarrhea

  • P78.8 for Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders

  • Use P78.81 for Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)

  • Use P78.82 for Peptic ulcer of newborn

  • Use P78.83 for Newborn esophageal reflux

  • Use P78.84 for Gestational alloimmune liver disease

  • Use P78.89 for Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders

  • Use P78.9 for Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P78: 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

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

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.

Patient EducationClinical

Digestive Diseases

When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion.

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

Questions About P78Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other perinatal digestive system disorders?

P78 is the ICD-10-CM category for other perinatal digestive system disorders, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P78 (Other perinatal digestive system disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other perinatal digestive system disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other perinatal digestive system disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as P78.0, P78.1, and P78.2.