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.
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)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
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 the ICD-10 code for necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn?
The ICD-10-CM code for necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn is P77. The full clinical description is "Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn". P77 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P77 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P77 represents “Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn”. It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and 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.
How does P77 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of P77?
P77 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB88.Z (Necrotising enterocolitis of newborn, unspecified).
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