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2025 ICD-10-CM code P78.82

Peptic ulcer of newborn.

This code is for use on newborn records only, never on maternal records.

Medical necessity for this code hinges on the presence of signs and symptoms indicative of a peptic ulcer in a newborn, confirmed through appropriate diagnostic methods.The documentation must clearly support the diagnosis and the need for intervention.

The diagnosis and management of this condition is typically under the care of a neonatologist or pediatrician.They are responsible for ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, initiating treatment, and monitoring the infant's progress.

In simple words: This code describes an ulcer in the stomach or duodenum of a newborn baby.

Peptic ulcer of newborn. This code is used to describe a peptic ulcer occurring in a newborn infant.

Example 1: A newborn presents with bloody stools and abdominal distension. After further investigation, a peptic ulcer is diagnosed., A premature infant develops feeding intolerance and vomiting.Endoscopy reveals a peptic ulcer in the stomach., A newborn experiencing pain and irritability is found to have a duodenal ulcer.

Documentation should include details of the infant's symptoms, feeding intolerance, diagnostic test results (e.g., endoscopy, biopsy), and treatment plan.

** This code excludes cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9) and neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhages (P54.0-P54.3).

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