P02.78
Billable codeNewborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
The ICD-10 code for newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis is P02.78.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Newborn affected by amnionitis
- Newborn affected by membranitis
- Newborn affected by placentitis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- P02.70Newborn affected by fetal inflammatory response syndrome
- P02.78Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
Associated MS-DRGs
P02.78 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.