P77
Non-billableNecrotizing enterocolitis of newborn
Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
P76-P78
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- NNE - Neonatal necrotising enterocolitisC1442826
- NNE - Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitisC1442826
- NNEC - Neonatal necrotising enterocolitisC1442826
- NNEC - Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitisC1442826
- Necrotising enterocolitis neonatalC1442826
- Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn, NOSC1442826
- Necrotizing enterocolitis neonatalC1442826
- Necrotizing enterocolitis of newbornC1442826
- Neonatal necrotising enterocolitisC1442826
- Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitisC1442826
- Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (disorder)C1442826
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code P77?
ICD-10-CM code P77 represents "Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is P77 a billable code?
No, P77 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under P77.
What chapter is P77 in?
P77 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What are the subcategories under P77?
P77 has 4 child codes, including: P77.1 (Stage 1 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn), P77.2 (Stage 2 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn), P77.3 (Stage 3 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn), P77.9 (Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for P77?
P77 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1442826. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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