ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for meconium ileus
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Ileus (bowel) (colon) (inhibitory) (intestine) › meconium”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding meconium ileus
The ICD-10-CM code for meconium ileus is P76.0 (Meconium plug syndrome). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on P76.0.
Within P76 (other intestinal obstruction of newborn), P76.0 is specifically for meconium plug syndrome. Related codes cover transitory ileus of newborn (P76.1), intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk (P76.2), other specified intestinal obstruction of newborn (P76.8) and intestinal obstruction of newborn, unspecified (P76.9).
Don't report P76.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis (E84.11).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific meconium ileus codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for P76.0)
- meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis (E84.11)
Common questions about meconium ileus ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for meconium ileus?
- P76.0 — Meconium plug syndrome. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: E84.11, P76.0.
What is the ICD-10 code for meaning meconium plug meconium ileus?
- P76.0 — Meconium plug syndrome.
Is P76.0 billable?
- Yes. P76.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can P76.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict P76.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is P76.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. P76.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.