Is P74.42 a billable code?
No. P74.42 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
P74.42: Disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P74.42 groups related diagnoses under disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under P74.42
Other codes in P74.4 Other transitory electrolyte disturbances of newborn
P74.42 questions
What does P74.42 mean?
P74.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn. It is in chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.