2021 ICD-10-CM Code P74.421
Hyperchloremia of newborn
Valid for Submission
P74.421 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hyperchloremia of newborn. The code P74.421 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code P74.421 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like chloride disorder, electrolyte imbalance or hyperchloremia.
| ICD-10: | P74.421 |
| Short Description: | Hyperchloremia of newborn |
| Long Description: | Hyperchloremia of newborn |
Code Classification
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code P74.421:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion TermsThese terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Type 2 Excludes
Type 2 ExcludesA type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- late metabolic acidosis of the newborn P74.0
Index to Diseases and Injuries
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code P74.421 are found in the index:
- - Acidosis (lactic) (respiratory) - E87.2
- - metabolic NEC - E87.2
- - hyperchloremic, of newborn - P74.421
- - metabolic NEC - E87.2
- - Disturbance (s) - See Also: Disease;
- - electrolyte - See Also: Imbalance, electrolyte;
- - newborn, transitory - P74.49
- - hyperchloremia - P74.421
- - hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis - P74.421
- - newborn, transitory - P74.49
- - electrolyte - See Also: Imbalance, electrolyte;
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Chloride disorder
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Hyperchloremia
Replacement Code
P74421 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10 code(s):
- P74.4 - Other transitory electrolyte disturbances of newborn
Information for Patients
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They are in your blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids. Electrolytes are important because they help
- Balance the amount of water in your body
- Balance your body's acid/base (pH) level
- Move nutrients into your cells
- Move wastes out of your cells
- Make sure that your nerves, muscles, the heart, and the brain work the way they should
Sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, phosphate, and magnesium are all electrolytes. You get them from the foods you eat and the fluids you drink.
The levels of electrolytes in your body can become too low or too high. This can happen when the amount of water in your body changes. The amount of water that you take in should equal the amount you lose. If something upsets this balance, you may have too little water (dehydration) or too much water (overhydration). Some medicines, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, and liver or kidney problems can all upset your water balance.
Treatment helps you to manage the imbalance. It also involves identifying and treating what caused the imbalance.
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Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.
Learning information about your baby's condition can help ease your worry. Do not be afraid to ask questions about your baby's care. By working together with your health care provider, you make sure that your baby gets the best care possible.
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019