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P78.81

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Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)

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

What This Code Means

A rare condition where a newborn is born with liver cirrhosis (scarring and dysfunction of the liver) present from birth.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a congenital condition; document evidence of cirrhosis on imaging or biopsy and confirm it is present at birth, not acquired
  • •Investigate for underlying causes such as intrauterine infections, metabolic disorders, or genetic conditions

Code Hierarchy

└P78Other perinatal digestive system disorders└P78.8Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders└P78.81Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)
└P78.81Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)

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