U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

P78 ICD-10-CM Code: Other perinatal digestive system disorders

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

P78

Other perinatal digestive system disorders

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where P78 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 16

    Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

  2. 2

    Section

    Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78)

  3. 3

    Category P78

    Other perinatal digestive system disorders

  4. 4

    Code P78

    Other perinatal digestive system disorders

More specific choices

Codes under P78

P78 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for P78.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for P78.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P78.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9)
  • neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for P78.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code P78 mean?

P78 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other perinatal digestive system disorders.”

Is P78 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. P78 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 P78 located in ICD-10-CM?

P78 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 P78, Other perinatal digestive system disorders.

What coding notes are listed for P78?

No inclusion terms are listed for P78 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9); neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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