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P78.81 – Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P78.81

Code: P78.81 (claims format: P7881)
Description: Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)
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: P76-P78 Digestive system disorders of newborn
Parent codes: P78 › P78.8

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)

Index terms for P78.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Cirrhosis, cirrhotic, liver, congenital

Related codes in P78.8

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P78.81?

P78.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital cirrhosis (of liver), in the block P76-P78 (Digestive system disorders of newborn).

Is P78.81 a billable code?

Yes. P78.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P78.81 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.