2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P72Other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P70-P74›P72

ICD-10-CM P72
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P72 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P72.0, P72.1, P72.2, and P72.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P72
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders
Short Description
Other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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
CategoryP72Other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders
This CodeP72Other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders

Specific Coding for Other transitory neonatal endocrine disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like P72 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P72.0 for Neonatal goiter, not elsewhere classified

  • Use P72.1 for Transitory neonatal hyperthyroidism

  • Use P72.2 for Other transitory neonatal disorders of thyroid function, not elsewhere classified

  • Use P72.8 for Other specified transitory neonatal endocrine disorders

  • Use P72.9 for Transitory neonatal endocrine disorder, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital hypothyroidism with or without goiter E03.0 E03.1
  • dyshormogenetic goiter E07.1
  • dyshormonogenetic goiter E07.1
  • Pendred's syndrome E07.1

Patient EducationClinical

Endocrine Diseases

Your endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout your body. These glands make hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Hormones work slowly and affect body processes from head to toe. These include:

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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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P72Overview

Is P72 (Other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as P72.0, P72.1, and P72.2.