P71.9
BillableTransitory neonatal disorder of calcium and magnesium metabolism, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A newborn has a temporary disorder of calcium and magnesium metabolism, but the specific type has not been determined or documented.
Coding Tips
- •This is an unspecified code; use only when the specific type of calcium/magnesium disorder cannot be determined
- •Encourage providers to document the specific metabolic abnormality for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└P71Transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism└P71.9Transitory neonatal disorder of calcium and magnesium metabolism, unspecified
└P71.9Transitory neonatal disorder of calcium and magnesium metabolism, unspecified