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P78.3

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Noninfective neonatal diarrhea

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Diarrhea in a newborn that is not caused by infection, often related to feeding intolerance or immature digestive system.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure infectious causes have been ruled out; document stool culture results or clinical findings supporting noninfectious etiology
  • •Consider underlying causes such as lactose intolerance, formula intolerance, or immature gut motility

Code Hierarchy

└P78Other perinatal digestive system disorders└P78.3Noninfective neonatal diarrhea
└P78.3Noninfective neonatal diarrhea

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