2025 ICD-10-CM code P78.82
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - Digestive system disorders of newborn 16 Feed
Peptic ulcer of newborn.
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).
- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital