P77
Non-billableNecrotizing enterocolitis of newborn
P77 is the ICD-10-CM code for Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P77.1 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- P00-P96
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAlmost 1 of every 10 infants born in the United States are premature, or preemies. A premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. A full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks. Important growth and development happen throughout pregnancy - especially in the final months and weeks. Because they are born too early, preemies weigh much less than full-term babies. They may have health problems…
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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