P77 ICD-10-CM Code: Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
P77Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where P77 sits
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Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- 2
Section
Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78)
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Category P77
Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn
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Code P77
Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn
Codes under P77
P77 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P77.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P77.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P77.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for P77.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P77.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P77 mean?
P77 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn.”
Is P77 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. P77 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is P77 located in ICD-10-CM?
P77 is listed in Chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), within Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78) (P76–P78), under category P77, Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn.
What coding notes are listed for P77?
No inclusion terms are listed for P77 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.