ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for meconium
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Meconium”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding meconium
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for meconium; the code depends on the details below.
More specific meconium codes (official index)
- ileus, newborn P76.0 — Meconium plug syndrome
- in cystic fibrosis E84.11 — Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
- meaning meconium plug (without cystic fibrosis) P76.0 — Meconium plug syndrome
- obstruction, newborn P76.0 — Meconium plug syndrome
- due to fecaliths P76.0 — Meconium plug syndrome
- in mucoviscidosis E84.11 — Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
- peritonitis P78.0 — Perinatal intestinal perforation
- plug syndrome (newborn) NEC P76.0 — Meconium plug syndrome