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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Intestinal Obstruction Of Newborn: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group P76 includes congenital or neonatal intestinal obstructions that are not classified in other specific newborn obstruction codes, covering mechanical and functional blockages of the neonatal intestine. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document neonatal presentations of intestinal obstruction, capturing factors such as level of obstruction, need for surgical intervention, and associated complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM P76 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM P76: Other Intestinal Obstruction Of Newborn Overview

    The ICD-10-CM P76 code group covers congenital and early neonatal intestinal obstruction conditions not classified elsewhere, affecting the newborn digestive tract. These diagnoses represent mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestine in the neonatal period and target the digestive system of neonates. Accurate coding ensures clinical severity and complexity are recorded and supports appropriate reimbursement for newborn care.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a newborn is diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction that does not have a more specific code elsewhere in the classification. Select codes that reflect clinical findings, level of obstruction, and any documented interventions or complications.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    5 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    P76.0Meconium plug syndrome
    P76.1Transitory ileus of newborn
    P76.2Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
    P76.8Other specified intestinal obstruction of newborn
    P76.9Intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    3 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems
    794Neonate with Other Significant Problems

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A term neonate presents within 24–48 hours of life with bilious vomiting, abdominal distention, and failure to pass meconium; abdominal radiographs show distal bowel gas pattern suggestive of low intestinal obstruction and contrast enema suggests possible meconium ileus. The neonate is stabilized and taken to surgery where inspissated meconium and obstruction of the small intestine are confirmed, so a diagnosis from this group is assigned to capture an intestinal obstruction specific to the newborn. Typical codes: P76.0, P76.1
    • A preterm infant in the NICU with a history of necrotizing enterocolitis develops progressive abdominal distention, feeding intolerance, and radiographic evidence of bowel obstruction despite prior medical management; exploratory laparotomy reveals adhesive small bowel obstruction as a complication of prior intestinal inflammation. Because the obstruction arises in the newborn period as a sequela of earlier neonatal intestinal disease, a code from this group is assigned to reflect the other intestinal obstruction of the newborn. Typical codes: P76.2, P76.8
    • A newborn is born with signs of intestinal obstruction during initial evaluation: bilious vomiting and failure to pass meconium, but imaging and operative findings are nonspecific and the exact etiology is not determined at the time of discharge. To document the unresolved newborn intestinal obstruction when a more specific cause is not identified, an unspecified code from this group is assigned. Typical codes: P76.9

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    P77-NECROTIZING-ENTEROCOLITIS-OF-NEWBORN

    ICD-10-CM Code For Necrotizing Enterocolitis Of Newborn: Group Overview

    P78-OTHER-PERINATAL-DIGESTIVE-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Perinatal Digestive System Disorders: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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