Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P78 is the diagnosis code for Other perinatal digestive system disorders. This code falls under the section "Digestive system disorders of newborn" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as P78. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where P78 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P78 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P78 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other perinatal digestive system disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
P78 is located in Section P76-P78 — "Digestive system disorders of newborn" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P78 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P78.0, P78.1, P78.2, P78.3, P78.8 and more.
Use P78 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other perinatal digestive system disorders" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other perinatal digestive system disorders is P78.
No, P78 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P78 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for P78 include: cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9); neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3).
Yes, P78 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.