P78.9 – Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Digestive system disorders of newborn
ICD-10-CM code
P78.9
- Code
P78.9(claims format:P789)- Description
- Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified
- 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
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
Index terms for P78.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in P78
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P78.9?
P78.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified, in the block P76-P78 (Digestive system disorders of newborn).
Is P78.9 a billable code?
Yes. P78.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does P78.9 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.