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P71.8

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Other transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism

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

What This Code Means

A newborn has other temporary disorders affecting calcium and magnesium metabolism that don't fit into the more specific categories listed above.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific calcium or magnesium disorder doesn't match codes P71.0-P71.4
  • •Document the specific metabolic abnormality and clinical presentation to support medical necessity

Code Hierarchy

└P71Transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism└P71.8Other transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism
└P71.8Other transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism

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