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P70.2

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Neonatal diabetes mellitus

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

High blood sugar levels in newborns caused by the infant's own pancreas not producing enough insulin.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a rare condition in newborns; ensure documentation clearly indicates neonatal-onset diabetes
  • •Distinguish from transient hyperglycemia by documenting persistent elevated glucose levels

Code Hierarchy

└P70Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn└P70.2Neonatal diabetes mellitus
└P70.2Neonatal diabetes mellitus

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