2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P70.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 791, 793. 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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P70.3: 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 P70.3, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P70.3: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • R79 Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry
    neonatal hypoglycemia (P70.3-P70.4)
  • Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
    transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74) names P70-P74, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P70.3: 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) names P70-P74, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

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

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P70.3Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia?

The ICD-10-CM code for iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia is P70.3 (sometimes written as P703). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

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, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does P70.3 group to?

When iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 793, 791, with relative weights from 4.1073 to 4.2192 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

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.