P78.83
BillableNewborn esophageal reflux
P78.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for Newborn esophageal reflux. 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 · NIHWhat is reflux (GER) and GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), often called reflux or spitting up, happens when food or milk comes back up from your baby's stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Reflux is very common in healthy babies. It usually starts to get better by 6 months of age and goes away by 12 months. Reflux that continues after 18 months…
Read more about Reflux in Infants at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Neonatal esophageal reflux
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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