P76.0
Meconium plug syndrome
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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P76.0
Applicable To
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Meconium ileus NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Meconium ileus
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Meconium plug
Clinical Information
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A transient colonic dysfunction in the newborn characterized by the delayed passage of meconium and associated intestinal dilatation.
Details
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P76.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM P76.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of P76.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 P76.0 may differ.