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P71.2

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Neonatal hypomagnesemia

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 magnesium levels in the blood, which can cause irritability, poor feeding, or muscle problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Hypomagnesemia often coexists with hypocalcemia; code both conditions if present
  • •Document serum magnesium levels and any associated symptoms in the clinical record

Code Hierarchy

└P71Transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism└P71.2Neonatal hypomagnesemia
└P71.2Neonatal hypomagnesemia

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