P78.84
Billable

Gestational alloimmune liver disease

Billable / Specific Code

What is Gestational alloimmune liver disease?

ICD-10-CM P78.84 is the diagnosis code for Gestational alloimmune liver disease. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for P78.84

✅ This Code Includes

  • GALD
  • Neonatal hemochromatosis

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as P78.84. They are mutually exclusive:

  • hemochromatosis (E83.11-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where P78.84 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is P78.84 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, P78.84 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does P78.84 mean?

P78.84 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Gestational alloimmune liver disease". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of P78.84?

The parent code of P78.84 is P78.8 ("Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders"). P78.84 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is P78.84 in?

P78.84 is located in Section P76-P78 — "Digestive system disorders of newborn" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use P78.84?

Use P78.84 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Gestational alloimmune liver disease" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Gestational alloimmune liver disease?

The ICD-10-CM code for Gestational alloimmune liver disease is P78.84.

Can P78.84 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, P78.84 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is P78.84 in?

P78.84 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from P78.84?

Type 1 Excludes for P78.84 include: hemochromatosis (E83.11-).

Is P78.84 valid for 2026?

Yes, P78.84 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
P78.84
Gestational alloimmune liver disease
Billable / Specific Code
16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
P76-P78 — Digestive system disorders of newborn
2026 ICD-10-CM