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.
Official description
P78Other perinatal digestive system disorders
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where P78 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 P78
Other perinatal digestive system disorders
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Code P78
Other perinatal digestive system disorders
Codes under P78
P78 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 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.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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.