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 2026. 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
ICD-10 codes P76-P78 specifically cover digestive system disorders in newborns, focusing on various types of intestinal obstructions, necrotizing enterocolitis, and other perinatal digestive complications. These codes are used to classify conditions unique to newborns that affect the digestive tract during the perinatal period.
The P76 series addresses intestinal obstructions such as meconium plug syndrome (P76.0), a blockage of the colon by thickened stool also known as meconium ileus. Codes in this series also cover transitory ileus (P76.1) and obstruction from inspissated milk (P76.2). The P77 series identifies stages of necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious intestinal infection common in newborns, with specific codes for stages 1 through 3 (P77.1-P77.3). The P78 series encompasses a range of other perinatal digestive disorders including intestinal perforation (P78.0), neonatal peritonitis (P78.1), and complications like newborn esophageal reflux (P78.83) and congenital cirrhosis (P78.81). These codes also cover miscellaneous conditions such as gestational alloimmune liver disease and unspecified digestive disorders of the newborn. This specific ICD-10 range guides accurate documentation and identification of neonatal digestive disorders such as intestinal blockages, infections, and liver conditions for effective clinical management and coding accuracy.
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 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
