2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P70.8Other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn
ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P70-P74›P70
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
P70.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified perinatal conditions.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Iatrogenic neonatal hyperglycemia
- Neonatal hyperglycemia
- Neonatal hyperglycemia due to iatrogenic intravenous therapy
- Neonatal hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency
- Perinatal disorder of glucose regulation of fetus and/or neonate
- Transient neonatal endocrine disorder
- Transient neonatal hyperglycemia
- Transitory metabolic disturbance in infant of pre-diabetic mother
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Disturbance (s) - See Also: Disease;
- metabolism - E88.9
- neonatal, transitory - P74.9
- carbohydrate metabolism - P70.9
- specified type NEC - P70.8
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Disturbance(s)
- metabolism
- neonatal, transitory
- carbohydrate metabolism
- specified type NEC
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Neonatal Hyperglycemia
blood glucose concentration above the upper limit of established reference ranges in a newborn.
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.
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Convert P70.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About P70.8Overview
Is P70.8 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P70.8?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn converts to ICD-9-CM 775.89 (neonat endo/met dis NEC). 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.
