P70 – Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code P70
Code
P70 (claims format: P70)
Description
Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn
Short description
Transitory disord of carbohydrate metab specific to newborn
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under P70

P70 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block P70-P74

Includes:
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disturbances caused by the infant's response to maternal endocrine and metabolic factors, or its adjustment to extrauterine environment

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P70?

P70 is the ICD-10-CM code for transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn, in the block P70-P74 (Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn).

Is P70 a billable code?

No. P70 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.