P78.0

Billable

Perinatal intestinal perforation

P78.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Perinatal intestinal perforation. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P78
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your 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…

Read more about Colonic Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Meconium peritonitis

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P78.0?
P78.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Perinatal intestinal perforation". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P78.0 a billable code?
Yes — P78.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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