P78.2
BillableNeonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood
P78.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood. 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 digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine or colon, rectum, and anus. Bleeding can come from any of these areas. The amount of bleeding can be so small that only a lab test can find it. Signs of bleeding in the digestive tract depend on where it is and how much bleeding there is. Signs of bleeding in the upper digestive tract include: Bright red…
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code P78.2?
- P78.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
- Is P78.2 a billable code?
- Yes — P78.2 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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