P78
Non-billableOther perinatal digestive system disorders
Other perinatal digestive system disorders
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 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (6)
P78.0Perinatal intestinal perforation
P78.1Other neonatal peritonitis
P78.2Neonatal hematemesis and melena d/t swallowed matern blood
P78.3Noninfective neonatal diarrhea
P78.8Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders
P78.9Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other perinatal digestive system disorders?
The ICD-10-CM code for other perinatal digestive system disorders is P78. The full clinical description is "Other perinatal digestive system disorders". P78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P78 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P78 represents “Other perinatal digestive system disorders”. 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 P78 a billable code?
No, P78 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under P78.
What chapter is P78 in?
P78 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P78?
P78 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9); neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3).
What are the subcategories under P78?
P78 has 6 child codes, including: P78.0 (Perinatal intestinal perforation), P78.1 (Other neonatal peritonitis), P78.2 (Neonatal hematemesis and melena d/t swallowed matern blood), P78.3 (Noninfective neonatal diarrhea), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P78?
P78 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0410952. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P78 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other perinatal digestive system disorders 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 P78?
P78 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB8Z (Digestive system disorders of fetus or newborn, unspecified).
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