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P78.9

Billable

Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A digestive system disorder in a newborn that has not been specifically identified or classified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; use only when the exact nature of the digestive disorder cannot be determined
  • •Query the provider for more specific diagnosis information to improve coding accuracy

Code Hierarchy

└P78Other perinatal digestive system disorders└P78.9Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified
└P78.9Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified

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