P70

Non-billable

Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn

P70 is the ICD-10-CM code for Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P70.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel. Your body can use this fuel right away, or it can store the energy in your body tissues, such as your liver, muscles, and body fat. A metabolic disorder occurs when abnormal…

Read more about Metabolic Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P70?
P70 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P70 a billable code?
No — P70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P70.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P70?
P70 has 7 more specific child codes, including P70.0, P70.1, P70.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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