2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P74Other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P70-P74›P74

ICD-10-CM P74
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P74 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P74.0, P74.1, P74.21, and P74.22.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P74
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances
Short Description
Oth transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturb
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
CategoryP74Other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances
This CodeP74Other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances

Specific Coding for Oth transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbOverview

Non-specific codes like P74 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P74.0 for Late metabolic acidosis of newborn

  • Use P74.1 for Dehydration of newborn

  • P74.2 for Disturbances of sodium balance of newborn

  • Use P74.21 for Hypernatremia of newborn

  • Use P74.22 for Hyponatremia of newborn

  • P74.3 for Disturbances of potassium balance of newborn

  • Use P74.31 for Hyperkalemia of newborn

  • Use P74.32 for Hypokalemia of newborn

  • P74.4 for Other transitory electrolyte disturbances of newborn

  • Use P74.41 for Alkalosis of newborn

  • P74.42 for Disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn

  • Use P74.49 for Other transitory electrolyte disturbance of newborn

  • Use P74.5 for Transitory tyrosinemia of newborn

  • Use P74.6 for Transitory hyperammonemia of newborn

  • Use P74.8 for Other transitory metabolic disturbances of newborn

  • Use P74.9 for Transitory metabolic disturbance of newborn, unspecified

Patient EducationClinical

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge when they are dissolved in water or body fluids, including blood. The electric charge can be positive or negative. You have electrolytes in your blood, urine (pee), tissues, and other body fluids.

The full article covers:

  • What are electrolytes?
  • What are the different types of electrolytes in your body?
  • What is an electrolyte imbalance?
  • What are the different types of electrolyte imbalances?
  • How are electrolyte imbalances diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for electrolyte imbalances?

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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 P74Overview

Is P74 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances need a more specific code from this category, such as P74.0, P74.1, and P74.21.