P78

Non-billable

Other perinatal digestive system disorders

P78 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other perinatal digestive system disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P78.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion. Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help…

Read more about Digestive Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P78?
P78 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other perinatal digestive system disorders". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P78 a billable code?
No — P78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P78.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P78?
P78 has 6 more specific child codes, including P78.0, P78.1, P78.2.
What is excluded from P78?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9); neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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