ICD-10 P02.70
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 2Newborn affected by fetal inflammatory response syndrome
About ICD-10-CM P02.70
ICD-10-CM code P02.70 represents Newborn affected by fetal inflammatory response syndrome. This is a billable/specific code in the Perinatal Period chapter (block P02). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM P02.70 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for P02.70
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
P02.70 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 2). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under P02.70. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Newborn affected by FIRS
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Medicare LCD Coverage for P02.70
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list P02.70 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing P02.70.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but P02.70 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with P02.70
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To P02.70
Other codes in section P00-P04 (Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery).
ICD-10 P02.70, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code P02.70 billable? +
Yes, P02.70 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to P02.70? +
ICD-10 P02.70 includes: Newborn affected by FIRS.
Does P02.70 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. P02.70 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 2. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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