P05 – Disorders of newborn related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth
ICD-10-CM code
P05
- Code
P05(claims format:P05)- Description
- Disorders of newborn related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition
- Short description
- Disord of NB related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnut
- 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
Billable codes under P05
P05 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- P05.0 – Newborn light for gestational ageHeader (more codes below)
- P05.1 – Newborn small for gestational ageHeader (more codes below)
- P05.2 – Newborn affected by fetal (intrauterine) malnutrition not light or small for gestational ageBillable
- P05.9 – Newborn affected by slow intrauterine growth, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P05?
P05 is the ICD-10-CM code for disorders of newborn related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition, in the block P05-P08 (Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth).
Is P05 a billable code?
No. P05 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.