P78: Other perinatal digestive system disorders
Codes under P78 (Other perinatal digestive system disorders). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| P78.0 | Perinatal intestinal perforation | ✓ |
| P78.0 | Perinatal intestinal perforation | ✓ |
| P78.1 | Other neonatal peritonitis | ✓ |
| P78.1 | Other neonatal peritonitis | ✓ |
| P78.2 | Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood | ✓ |
| P78.2 | Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood | ✓ |
| P78.3 | Noninfective neonatal diarrhea | ✓ |
| P78.3 | Noninfective neonatal diarrhea | ✓ |
| P78.8 | Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders | — |
| P78.8 | Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders | — |
| P78.9 | Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified | ✓ |
| P78.9 | Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified | ✓ |
| P78.81 | Congenital cirrhosis (of liver) | ✓ |
| P78.81 | Congenital cirrhosis (of liver) | ✓ |
| P78.82 | Peptic ulcer of newborn | ✓ |
| P78.82 | Peptic ulcer of newborn | ✓ |
| P78.83 | Newborn esophageal reflux | ✓ |
| P78.83 | Newborn esophageal reflux | ✓ |
| P78.84 | Gestational alloimmune liver disease | ✓ |
| P78.84 | Gestational alloimmune liver disease | ✓ |
| P78.89 | Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders | ✓ |
| P78.89 | Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code P78?
P78 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other perinatal digestive system disorders. It contains 22 more specific diagnosis codes, 20 of which are billable.
Is P78 a billable code?
No — P78 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example P78.0 — Perinatal intestinal perforation). 20 of the 22 codes under P78 are billable.
What codes fall under P78?
P78 includes P78.0, P78.0, P78.1, P78.1, P78.2, plus 17 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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