P05.1 – Newborn small for gestational age

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code P05.1
Code
P05.1 (claims format: P051)
Description
Newborn small for gestational age
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under P05.1

P05.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for P05.1

Applicable to:
  • Newborn small-and-light-for-dates
  • Newborn small-for-dates
  • Weight and length below 10th percentile for gestational age

Index terms for P05.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in P05

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P05.1?

P05.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for newborn small for gestational age, in the block P05-P08 (Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth).

Is P05.1 a billable code?

No. P05.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does P05.1 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.