P70.8
BillableOther transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Other temporary sugar metabolism problems in newborns that are not classified elsewhere.
Coding Tips
- •Use for specified carbohydrate metabolism disorders that don't fit the more common P70 subcategories
- •Document the specific metabolic abnormality observed in the newborn
Code Hierarchy
└P70Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn└P70.8Other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn
└P70.8Other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn