P70.9
BillableTransitory disorder of carbohydrate metab of newborn, unsp
Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn, unspecified
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later
- transitory endocrine and metabolic disturbances caused by the infant's response to maternal endocrine and metabolic factors, or its adjustment to extrauterine environment
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(6)
P70.0Syndrome of infant of mother with gestational diabetes
P70.1Syndrome of infant of a diabetic mother
P70.2Neonatal diabetes mellitus
P70.3Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia
P70.4Other neonatal hypoglycemia
P70.8Oth transitory disorders of carbohydrate metab of newborn
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Perinatal disorder of glucose regulation
- Perinatal disorder of glucose regulation of fetus and/or neonate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for transitory disorder of carbohydrate metab of newborn, unsp?
The ICD-10-CM code for transitory disorder of carbohydrate metab of newborn, unsp is P70.9. The full clinical description is "Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn, unspecified". P70.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code P70.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P70.9 represents “Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is P70.9 a billable code?
Yes, P70.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is P70.9 in?
P70.9 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What SNOMED CT codes does P70.9 map to?
P70.9 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 276555005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P70.9?
P70.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910070. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P70.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like transitory disorder of carbohydrate metab of newborn, unsp affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of P70.9?
P70.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB60.Z (Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to fetus or newborn, unspecified).
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