Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P74.5 is the diagnosis code for Transitory tyrosinemia of newborn. This code falls under the section "Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where P74.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, P74.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
P74.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Transitory tyrosinemia of newborn". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of P74.5 is P74 ("Other transitory neonatal electrolyte and metabolic disturbances"). P74.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.
P74.5 is located in Section P70-P74 — "Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use P74.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Transitory tyrosinemia of newborn" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Transitory tyrosinemia of newborn is P74.5.
Yes, P74.5 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
P74.5 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, P74.5 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.