2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P70.3Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P70-P74›P70

ICD-10-CM P70.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P70.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as iatrogenic hypoglycemia. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified perinatal conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P70.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia
Short Description
Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
P70
Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism 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 CodeP70.3Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Iatrogenic hypoglycemia
  • Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia
  • Neonatal hypoglycemia
  • Transitory iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia
  • Transitory neonatal hypoglycemia

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Hypoglycemia(spontaneous)
      • neonatal (transitory)
        • iatrogenic

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR PNL013
Other specified and unspecified perinatal conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Neonatal Hypoglycemia

    blood glucose concentration below the lower limit of established reference ranges in a newborn.

Patient EducationClinical

Hypoglycemia

Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body's primary source of energy. It comes from the food you eat. Your body breaks down most of that food into glucose and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood glucose goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin.

The full article covers:

  • What is blood glucose?
  • What is hypoglycemia?
  • What causes hypoglycemia?
  • What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?
  • How is hypoglycemia diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for hypoglycemia?
  • Can hypoglycemia be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert P70.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
775.6 Neonatal hypoglycemia
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P70.3Overview

Is P70.3 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P70.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia converts to ICD-9-CM 775.6 (neonatal hypoglycemia). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.