2025 ICD-10-CM code P70.9
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases - Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96) Feed
Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism in a newborn, unspecified.
Medical necessity is established through clinical documentation demonstrating the presence of the transient metabolic disorder in the newborn.The transient nature of the condition must be clearly documented, with resolution of symptoms. The absence of underlying disease that would be captured by other codes is critical.
The clinical responsibility lies with the neonatologist or pediatrician managing the newborn's care.This would involve monitoring blood glucose levels, assessing for symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, and implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- P70-P74 (Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn)
In simple words: This code describes a temporary problem with how a newborn's body processes sugar. This is a temporary issue that happens right after birth and isn't specified further. It is used only for newborn babies, not their mothers.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies a temporary disturbance in the newborn's carbohydrate metabolism that is not otherwise specified.It encompasses transient metabolic issues arising from the infant's adjustment to extrauterine life or maternal factors.The code is specifically for use in newborn records and not for maternal records. It excludes congenital malformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and other conditions not directly related to transient metabolic disturbances specific to the newborn period.
Example 1: A newborn presents with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) shortly after birth, but laboratory workup reveals no underlying metabolic disorder. The symptoms resolve spontaneously within 24 hours. P70.9 is used to code this transient event., A newborn demonstrates transient hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) shortly after birth, likely due to maternal gestational diabetes, which resolves without intervention. This would be coded as P70.9., A full-term baby develops mild hypoglycemia during the first 2 days of life, but responds well to feeding.No further abnormalities are noted. After 28 days, the baby continues to show normal glucose levels.The transient episode is assigned P70.9.
Detailed maternal history (including gestational diabetes, medication use), newborn's birth history,blood glucose levels (at least two measurements), documentation of any interventions, and complete resolution of symptoms.
** This code is specific to newborns.Use of this code in other age groups is inappropriate. Always consider the full clinical picture and select the most precise code available.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital,Outpatient Hospital, Birthing Center