P78.3 ICD-10-CM Code: Noninfective neonatal diarrhea
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
P78.3Noninfective neonatal diarrhea
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where P78.3 sits
- 1
Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- 2
Section
Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78)
- 3
Category P78
Other perinatal digestive system disorders
- 4
Code P78.3
Noninfective neonatal diarrhea
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Neonatal diarrhea NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P78.3.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P78.3.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for P78.3.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P78.3.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P78.3 mean?
P78.3 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Noninfective neonatal diarrhea.”
Is P78.3 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, P78.3 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is P78.3 located in ICD-10-CM?
P78.3 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 P78.3?
Its listed inclusion terms are Neonatal diarrhea NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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