2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P78.83Newborn esophageal reflux
ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P76-P78›P78
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
P78.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for newborn esophageal reflux. 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
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Acid reflux
- Digestive system reflux
- Duodenogastric reflux
- Esophageal reflux finding
- Esophagogastric ulcer
- Excessive gastric reflux
- Finding of esophageal function
- Gastric reflux
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease with apnea
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease with ulcer
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux in child
- Hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux
- Laryngitis due to gastroesophageal reflux
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Minimal gastric reflux
- Moderate gastric reflux
- Neonatal gastroesophageal reflux
- Non-erosive gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P78.83: its own notes plus those printed at P78 and 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.
- 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
Applicable To
Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.
- Neonatal esophageal reflux
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.
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- 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 P78.83, its category, or a range that includes it.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
newborn P78.83
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Reflux in Infants
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), often called reflux or spitting up, happens when food or milk comes back up from your baby's stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Reflux is very common in healthy babies.
The full article covers:
- What is reflux (GER) and GERD?
- What causes reflux and GERD in infants?
- How common are reflux and GERD in infants?
- What are the symptoms of reflux and GERD in infants?
- How are reflux and GERD diagnosed in infants?
- What feeding changes can help treat my infant's reflux or GERD?
- What are the treatments for my infant's GERD?
Read the full article at MedlinePlus
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Convert P78.83 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About P78.83Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for newborn esophageal reflux?
The ICD-10-CM code for newborn esophageal reflux is P78.83 (sometimes written as P7883). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is P78.83 (Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report newborn esophageal reflux on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does P78.83 group to?
When newborn esophageal reflux 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 P78.83?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, newborn esophageal reflux converts to ICD-9-CM 777.8 (perinat GI sys dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
