P61.5
BillableTransient neonatal neutropenia
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A temporary condition in newborns where the number of infection-fighting white blood cells is lower than normal but typically resolves without treatment.
Coding Tips
- •Document absolute neutrophil count (ANC) values to confirm the diagnosis
- •Note the timing of resolution and any associated infections or maternal factors
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- congenital neutropenia (nontransient) (D70.0)