Question 1

Is P74.421 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, P74.421 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for hyperchloremia of newborn. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code P74.421 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P74.421 represents Hyperchloremia of newborn. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P74.421?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P74.421 is P74.42 (Disturbances of chlorine balance of newborn). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from P74.421?

Accepted Answer

Code P74.421 has Type 2 Excludes including: late metabolic acidosis of the newborn (P74.0). These conditions are not included in P74.421 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

P74.4212026

FAQ

P74.4212026

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

FAQ

Is P74.421 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code P74.421 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P74.421?

What conditions should be coded separately from P74.421?