P70.9 – Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn
- Code
P70.9(claims format:P709)- Description
- Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn, unspecified
- Short description
- Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metab of newborn, unsp
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- Block
- P70-P74 Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn
- Parent codes
- P70
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block P70-P74
- transitory endocrine and metabolic disturbances caused by the infant's response to maternal endocrine and metabolic factors, or its adjustment to extrauterine environment
Index terms for P70.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in P70
- P70.0 – Syndrome of infant of mother with gestational diabetesBillable
- P70.1 – Syndrome of infant of a diabetic motherBillable
- P70.2 – Neonatal diabetes mellitusBillable
- P70.3 – Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemiaBillable
- P70.4 – Other neonatal hypoglycemiaBillable
- P70.8 – Other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newbornBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P70.9?
P70.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn, unspecified, in the block P70-P74 (Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn).
Is P70.9 a billable code?
Yes. P70.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does P70.9 belong to?
It belongs to category P70 – Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.