P05.00 – Newborn light for gestational age, unspecified weight
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth
- Code
P05.00(claims format:P0500)- Description
- Newborn light for gestational age, unspecified weight
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- Block
- P05-P08 Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth
- Parent codes
- P05 › P05.0
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
P05.0 – Newborn light for gestational age
- Newborn light-for-dates
- Weight below but length above 10th percentile for gestational age
Index terms for P05.00
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in P05.0
- P05.01 – Newborn light for gestational age, less than 500 gramsBillable
- P05.02 – Newborn light for gestational age, 500-749 gramsBillable
- P05.03 – Newborn light for gestational age, 750-999 gramsBillable
- P05.04 – Newborn light for gestational age, 1000-1249 gramsBillable
- P05.05 – Newborn light for gestational age, 1250-1499 gramsBillable
- P05.06 – Newborn light for gestational age, 1500-1749 gramsBillable
- P05.07 – Newborn light for gestational age, 1750-1999 gramsBillable
- P05.08 – Newborn light for gestational age, 2000-2499 gramsBillable
- P05.09 – Newborn light for gestational age, 2500 grams and overBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P05.00?
P05.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for newborn light for gestational age, unspecified weight, in the block P05-P08 (Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth).
Is P05.00 a billable code?
Yes. P05.00 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does P05.00 belong to?
It belongs to category P05 – Disorders of newborn related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.