Question 1

Is P72 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P72 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 P72 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P72 represents Other transitory neonatal endocrine disorders. 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P72?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P72 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.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from P72?

Accepted Answer

Code P72 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital hypothyroidism with or without goiter (E03.0-E03.1); dyshormogenetic goiter (E07.1); dyshormonogenetic goiter (E07.1) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with P72 as they represent different diagnoses.

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