ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for congenital fecalith
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Fecalith (impaction) › congenital”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding congenital fecalith
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital fecalith is P76.8 (Other specified intestinal obstruction of newborn).
Within P76, choose P76.8 (Other specified intestinal obstruction of newborn) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: meconium plug syndrome (P76.0), transitory ileus of newborn (P76.1), intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk (P76.2) and intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified (P76.9).
Don't report P76.8 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: intestinal obstruction classifiable to K56.-.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for P76.8)
- intestinal obstruction classifiable to K56.-
Common questions about congenital fecalith ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital fecalith?
- P76.8 — Other specified intestinal obstruction of newborn.
Is P76.8 billable?
- Yes. P76.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can P76.8 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict P76.8 as a principal diagnosis.
Is P76.8 a CC or MCC?
- No. P76.8 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.