ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P74.42
Disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P74.42
late metabolic acidosis of the newborn (P74.0)
Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P74.42 (Disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn)
ICD-10-CM code P74.42 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM P74.42 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P74.42 - Disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn.