Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders
Under P78.8 Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders, in Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78), chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period
- P78.89 is billable and valid on claims for FY 2027. If the record has more detail, check the other codes under P78.8 below.
- As a secondary diagnosis it is not a CC or MCC, so it doesn't raise the MS-DRG payment.
- Doesn't count toward a Medicare Advantage risk score (no HCC in V28).
Also indexed as: Disorder, digestive, newborn, specified NEC
Instructional notes
Also applies, from P78: Other perinatal digestive system disorders
These notes sit on P78 and apply to every code under it, including P78.89.
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9)
- neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3)
Other codes under P78.8
Other 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(this code)
MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0).
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Digestive Diseases
When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion. Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help digestion.
Read more about digestive diseases 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 MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Legacy crosswalk from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings (last updated 2018).
- 777.8 Other specified perinatal disorders of digestive system (approximate)