P78.8
Non-billableOther specified perinatal digestive system disorders
Other specified 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 (5)
Related Codes(5)
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 specified perinatal digestive system disorders?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified perinatal digestive system disorders is P78.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders". P78.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P78.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P78.8 represents “Other specified 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 P78.8 a billable code?
No, P78.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under P78.8.
What chapter is P78.8 in?
P78.8 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P78.8?
P78.8 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 P78.8?
P78.8 has 5 child codes, including: P78.81 (Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)), P78.82 (Peptic ulcer of newborn), P78.83 (Newborn esophageal reflux), P78.84 (Gestational alloimmune liver disease), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P78.8?
P78.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0159007. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P78.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified 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 P78.8?
P78.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB8Z (Digestive system disorders of fetus or newborn, unspecified).
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