Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78)
chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Coding of conditions that originate from before birth through the 28th day after birth, including newborn record rules, prematurity, low birth weight, sepsis, and stillbirth.
- General Perinatal Rules (page 71)
- Observation and Evaluation of Newborns for Suspected Conditions not Found (page 73)
- Coding Additional Perinatal Diagnoses (page 73)
- Prematurity and Fetal Growth Retardation (page 73)
- Low birth weight and immaturity status (page 74)
- Bacterial Sepsis of Newborn (page 74)
- Stillbirth (page 74)
- COVID-19 Infection in Newborn (page 74)
All codes under P76-P78
P76-P78 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- P76Other intestinal obstruction of newborn
- P76.0Meconium plug syndrome
- P76.1Transitory ileus of newborn
- P76.2Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
- P76.8Other specified intestinal obstruction of newborn
- P76.9Intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified
- P77Necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn
- P77.1Stage 1 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn
- P77.2Stage 2 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn
- P77.3Stage 3 necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn
- P77.9Necrotizing enterocolitis in newborn, unspecified
- P78Other perinatal digestive system disorders
- P78.0Perinatal intestinal perforation
- P78.1Other neonatal peritonitis
- P78.2Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood
- P78.3Noninfective neonatal diarrhea
- P78.8Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders
- P78.81Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)
- P78.82Peptic ulcer of newborn
- P78.83Newborn esophageal reflux
- P78.84Gestational alloimmune liver disease
- P78.89Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders
- P78.9Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified
P76-P78 MS-DRGs
This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Intestinal Obstruction
An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. The most common are adhesions, hernias, cancers, and certain medicines.
Read more about intestinal obstruction on MedlinePlusUncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.
Read more about uncommon infant and newborn problems on MedlinePlus