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P74.32

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Hypokalemia of newborn

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

What This Code Means

A condition where a newborn has abnormally low levels of potassium in their blood, which can affect muscle and heart function.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm hypokalemia with laboratory results and assess for clinical signs such as muscle weakness or cardiac arrhythmias
  • •Document the cause such as inadequate intake, excessive losses, or shift into cells

Code Hierarchy

└P74Other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances└P74.3Disturbances of potassium balance of newborn└P74.32Hypokalemia of newborn
└P74.32Hypokalemia of newborn

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