P74.42
Header — not billableDisturbances of chlorine balance of newborn
The ICD-10 code for disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn is P74.42.
P74.42 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under P74.42
Related codes in this category
- P74.41Alkalosis of newborn
- P74.49Other transitory electrolyte disturbance of newborn
- P74.42Disturbances of chlorine balance of newbornnon-billable header