Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn (P70) ICD-10-CM
The P70 code range covers transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the P70 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
- P70 Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newbornNon-billable
- P70.0 Syndrome of infant of mother with gestational diabetes
- P70.1 Syndrome of infant of a diabetic mother
- P70.2 Neonatal diabetes mellitus
- P70.3 Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia
- P70.4 Other neonatal hypoglycemia
- P70.8 Other transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn
- P70.9 Transitory disorder of carbohydrate metabolism of newborn, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P70 range.
Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus
Hyperglycemia in the newborn due to a defect in the secretion or function of insulin.
About the P70 Code Range
These conditions involve how a newborn’s body processes carbohydrates, including blood sugar. The category includes diabetes and low blood sugar in newborns.
P70.0 describes the syndrome of an infant whose mother has gestational diabetes. P70.1 describes the syndrome of an infant whose mother has diabetes. P70.2 identifies diabetes in a newborn. For low blood sugar, P70.3 identifies cases caused by medical care, while P70.4 identifies other cases. P70.8 describes other transitory carbohydrate metabolism disorders in newborns; P70.9 is unspecified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P70 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P70 range classify?
The range classifies transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
