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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Hypoglycemia

ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Hypoglycemia

P70.4
P72.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for neonatal hypoglycemia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Low blood sugar in newborns
Newborn hypoglycemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Use ICD-10 code P70.4 for transient neonatal hypoglycemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Transient neonatal hypoglycemia

Billable Code
P70.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Hypoglycemia resolving within 48 hours with minimal intervention
coding:
  • • Avoid using adult hypoglycemia codes for neonates

Applicable To

  • • Hypoglycemia in newborn resolved with feeding or glucose gel

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies transient nature and resolution method.

Transient neonatal hyperinsulinism

Billable Code
P72.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Hypoglycemia persisting beyond 48 hours
  • • Glucose infusion rate >8 mg/kg/min

Applicable To

  • • Persistent hypoglycemia requiring high glucose infusion

Important Notes

  • • Document the need for prolonged glucose infusion.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

P70.0

Syndrome of infant of mother with gestational diabetes

Use when hypoglycemia is associated with maternal gestational diabetes.

P70.1

Syndrome of infant of diabetic mother

Use when hypoglycemia is associated with maternal pregestational diabetes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypoglycemia in newborns?

The ICD-10 code for transient neonatal hypoglycemia is P70.4, used for hypoglycemia resolving within 48 hours with minimal intervention.

How is neonatal hypoglycemia documented?

Document neonatal hypoglycemia by recording specific blood glucose levels, resolution methods, and duration of hypoglycemia.

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