2025 ICD-10-CM code P70.3
Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of documented low blood glucose levels in the newborn caused by medical interventions and requiring treatment.
Diagnosis and management of the newborn with iatrogenic hypoglycemia.
- Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
In simple words: A newborn has low blood sugar due to medical treatment.
Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia is a low blood sugar condition in newborns caused by medical interventions.
Example 1: A newborn whose mother received excessive glucose during labor develops hypoglycemia shortly after birth., An infant born prematurely and treated with intravenous fluids experiences iatrogenic hypoglycemia., A newborn receiving certain medications develops transient hypoglycemia as a side effect.
Documentation should include the infant's blood glucose levels, maternal history (including medications given during labor), infant's clinical presentation, and treatment provided.
- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center