P78.82

Billable

Peptic ulcer of newborn

P78.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Peptic ulcer of newborn. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P78.8
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain: Starts between meals or during the night Briefly stops if you eat or take antacids Lasts for minutes to hours Comes and goes for several days or weeks Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that help you digest food damage the walls of the stomach…

Read more about Peptic Ulcer at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P78.82?
P78.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Peptic ulcer of newborn". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P78.82 a billable code?
Yes — P78.82 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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