P71.1
BillableOther neonatal hypocalcemia
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A newborn has abnormally low calcium levels in the blood from causes other than cow's milk, which may cause muscle weakness or tremors.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when hypocalcemia is present but the cause is not specifically cow's milk-related
- •Document the underlying cause (prematurity, hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency) when known
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- neonatal hypoparathyroidism (P71.4)
Code Hierarchy
└P71Transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism└P71.1Other neonatal hypocalcemia
└P71.1Other neonatal hypocalcemia