Question 1

Is P70 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P70 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code P70 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P70 represents Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code P70 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code P70 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P70?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P70 is section:P70-P74 (Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes1Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

Is P70 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code P70 mean?

When was ICD-10 code P70 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P70?