2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P70Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P70-P74›P70

ICD-10-CM P70
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P70 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P70.0, P70.1, P70.2, and P70.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P70
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn
Short Description
Transitory disord of carbohydrate metab specific to newborn
Chapter
P70-P74
Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP70-P74Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn
CategoryP70Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn
This CodeP70Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn

Specific Coding for Transitory disord of carbohydrate metab specific to newbornOverview

Non-specific codes like P70 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P70.0 for Syndrome of infant of mother with gestational diabetes

  • Use P70.1 for Syndrome of infant of a diabetic mother

  • Use P70.2 for Neonatal diabetes mellitus

  • Use P70.3 for Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia

  • Use P70.4 for Other neonatal hypoglycemia

  • Use P70.8 for Other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn

  • Use P70.9 for Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P70: its own notes plus those printed at block P70-P74 and Chapter 16. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Block P70-P74 Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn applies to 33 codes
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disturbances caused by the infant's response to maternal endocrine and metabolic factors, or its adjustment to extrauterine environment
From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • 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

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are for use on newborn records only, never on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name P70, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P70: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
    transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P70: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • P00 Newborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancy
    newborn affected by maternal endocrine and metabolic disorders (P70-P74)

Patient EducationClinical

Metabolic Disorders

Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P70Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn?

P70 is the ICD-10-CM category for transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P70 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P70.0, P70.1, and P70.2.