P78.82
BillablePeptic ulcer of newborn
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An open sore in the stomach or small intestine that develops in a newborn baby, typically caused by stress or infection during the perinatal period.
Coding Tips
- •This is a stress-related ulcer specific to newborns; document the underlying cause if known (sepsis, respiratory distress, etc.)
- •Differentiate from peptic ulcer disease in older children by confirming the diagnosis occurs within the perinatal period