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P74.9

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Transitory metabolic disturbance of newborn, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A temporary metabolic or electrolyte imbalance in newborns where the specific type of disturbance is not identified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; use only when the exact metabolic disturbance cannot be determined
  • •Attempt to obtain more specific information from lab results or clinical documentation to use a more precise code

Code Hierarchy

└P74Other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances└P74.9Transitory metabolic disturbance of newborn, unspecified
└P74.9Transitory metabolic disturbance of newborn, unspecified

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