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P74.8

Billable

Other transitory metabolic disturbances of newborn

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

What This Code Means

A temporary metabolic imbalance in newborns involving substances other than those specifically listed, such as abnormal glucose or calcium levels that typically resolve naturally.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for transitory metabolic disturbances not captured by more specific P74 codes
  • •Document the specific metabolic abnormality in the medical record for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└P74Other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances└P74.8Other transitory metabolic disturbances of newborn
└P74.8Other transitory metabolic disturbances of newborn

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