P02.78 – Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
- Code
P02.78(claims format:P0278)- Description
- Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- Block
- P00-P04 Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
- Parent codes
- P02 › P02.7
Notes for P02.78
- Newborn affected by amnionitis
- Newborn affected by membranitis
- Newborn affected by placentitis
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
P02 – Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes
- encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)
- any current condition in newborn
Block P00-P04
- These codes are for use when the listed maternal conditions are specified as the cause of confirmed morbidity or potential morbidity which have their origin in the perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth).
Index terms for P02.78
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in P02.7
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P02.78?
P02.78 is the ICD-10-CM code for newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis, in the block P00-P04 (Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery).
Is P02.78 a billable code?
Yes. P02.78 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does P02.78 belong to?
It belongs to category P02 – Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.