Question 1

Is P78 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P78 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code P78 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P78 represents Other perinatal digestive system disorders. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P78?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P78 is section:P76-P78 (Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from P78?

Accepted Answer

Code P78 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9); neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3). These conditions cannot be coded together with P78 as they represent different diagnoses.

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