P78.9Dagger codeAsterisk code

Perinatal digestive system disorder, unspecified

Other perinatal digestive system disorders

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GuidelinesGastro-Oesophageal Reflux/Disease in InfantsDescription General Measures Referral ICD-10 code: P78.8-9 DESCRIPTION Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) is the passive regurgitation of gastric content into the oesophagus. It may be a normal physiological phenomenon in infants, children and adults. It is noted by frequent positing/regurgitation of small amounts of milk/food. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is when GOR results in abnormal