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Compare/P00 vs P70

P00 vs P70

P00 (Newborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancy) compared with P70 (Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. P00 carries an Excludes2 note covering P70: “newborn affected by maternal endocrine and metabolic disorders (P70-P74)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

P00Newborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancyP70Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: P00.0, P00.1, P00.2, P00.3, P00.4

Non-billable header

Report instead: P70.0, P70.1, P70.2, P70.3, P70.4

ClassificationP00-P96 — Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96)P00-P96 — Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96)
DefinitionNewborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancy is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (P00).Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to newborn is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (P70).
Includes
transitory endocrine and metabolic disturbances caused by the infant's response to maternal endocrine and metabolic factors, or its adjustment to extrauterine environment
Code first
any current condition in newborn

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources