P78.8 – Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Digestive system disorders of newborn

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code P78.8

Code: P78.8 (claims format: P788)
Description: Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
Block: P76-P78 Digestive system disorders of newborn
Parent codes: P78

Billable codes under P78.8

P78.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

P78.81 – Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)Billable
P78.82 – Peptic ulcer of newbornBillable
P78.83 – Newborn esophageal refluxBillable
P78.84 – Gestational alloimmune liver diseaseBillable
P78.89 – Other specified perinatal digestive system disordersBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

P78 – Other perinatal digestive system disorders

Excludes1 (not coded here):

cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9)
neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3)

Related codes in P78

P78.0 – Perinatal intestinal perforationBillable
P78.1 – Other neonatal peritonitisBillable
P78.2 – Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal bloodBillable
P78.3 – Noninfective neonatal diarrheaBillable
P78.9 – Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P78.8?

P78.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified perinatal digestive system disorders, in the block P76-P78 (Digestive system disorders of newborn).

Is P78.8 a billable code?

No. P78.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does P78.8 belong to?

It belongs to category P78 – Other perinatal digestive system disorders.

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.