P78.2Billable
Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood
Short description: Neonatal hematemesis and melena d/t swallowed matern blood
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- Category
- P78
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category P78
P78Other perinatal digestive system disordersP78.0Perinatal intestinal perforationYesP78.1Other neonatal peritonitisYesP78.3Noninfective neonatal diarrheaYesP78.8Other specified perinatal digestive system disordersP78.81Congenital cirrhosis (of liver)YesP78.82Peptic ulcer of newbornYesP78.83Newborn esophageal refluxYesP78.84Gestational alloimmune liver diseaseYesP78.89Other specified perinatal digestive system disordersYesP78.9Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P78.2?
P78.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Neonatal hematemesis and melena due to swallowed maternal blood.
Is P78.2 a billable code?
Yes. P78.2 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is P78.2 in?
P78.2 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When did P78.2 become effective?
P78.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to P78.2?
P78.2 belongs to category P78, which includes 11 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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