Other perinatal digestive system disorders (P78) ICD-10-CM
The P78 code range covers other perinatal digestive system disorders with 12 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 10 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the P78 Range 12 codes · 10 billable
- P78 Other perinatal digestive system disordersNon-billable
- P78.0 Perinatal intestinal perforation
- P78.1 Other neonatal peritonitis
- P78.2 Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood
- P78.3 Noninfective neonatal diarrhea
- P78.8 Other specified perinatal digestive system disordersNon-billable
- P78.81 Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)
- P78.82 Peptic ulcer of newborn
- P78.83 Newborn esophageal reflux
- P78.84 Gestational alloimmune liver disease
- P78.89 Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders
- P78.9 Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified
About the P78 Code Range
These conditions affect a newborn’s digestive system. They include an intestinal hole, blood in vomit or stool due to swallowed maternal blood, and diarrhea not caused by infection.
The subdivisions separate these conditions from other named digestive disorders. P78.8 branches into specific liver, ulcer, and esophageal reflux conditions, plus other specified disorders. P78.9 identifies a perinatal digestive system disorder that is not specified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P78 range?
Of the 12 codes in this range, 10 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P78 range classify?
The range classifies other perinatal digestive system disorders. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
