P78.83

Billable

Newborn esophageal reflux

P78.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for Newborn esophageal reflux. 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

What 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

What is ICD-10 code P78.83?
P78.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Newborn esophageal reflux". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P78.83 a billable code?
Yes — P78.83 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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