P78.0
BillablePerinatal intestinal perforation
P78.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Perinatal intestinal perforation. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include: Colorectal cancer Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectum…
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Includes
- •Meconium peritonitis
Conditions mapped to this code
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