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P71.0

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Cow's milk hypocalcemia in newborn

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

What This Code Means

A newborn develops low blood calcium levels specifically caused by feeding with cow's milk, which can lead to muscle twitching or seizures if untreated.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to cow's milk-induced hypocalcemia; use P71.1 for other causes of neonatal hypocalcemia
  • •Document the feeding history and calcium levels in the medical record to support this specific diagnosis

Code Hierarchy

└P71Transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism└P71.0Cow's milk hypocalcemia in newborn
└P71.0Cow's milk hypocalcemia in newborn

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