Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78) ICD-10-CM
The P76–P78 section covers digestive system disorders of newborn with 23 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 19 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 3 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 3 ranges · 23 codes
| Code Range | Title | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| P76 | Other intestinal obstruction of newborn (P76) | 6 | 5 |
| P77 | Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77) | 5 | 4 |
| P78 | Other perinatal digestive system disorders (P78) | 12 | 10 |
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About the P76–P78 Code Range
These conditions affect the digestive system of newborns. They include intestinal blockage, a digestive disorder called necrotizing enterocolitis, and other disorders that begin around birth.
P76 separates types of intestinal blockage, including meconium plug syndrome, temporary blockage, and obstruction due to thickened milk. P77 separates necrotizing enterocolitis by stage, with another subdivision for an unspecified stage.
P78 groups other digestive disorders, including a hole in the intestine, blood in vomit or stool due to swallowed maternal blood, and noninfective diarrhea.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the P76-P78 range?
The P76-P78 range contains 23 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 19 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does P76-P78 cover?
The range covers digestive system disorders of newborn. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
