P07 – Disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code P07

Code: P07 (claims format: P07)
Description: Disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
Short description: Disord of NB related to short gest and low birth weight, NEC
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 P07

P07 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

P07.0 – Extremely low birth weight newbornHeader (more codes below)
P07.1 – Other low birth weight newbornHeader (more codes below)
P07.2 – Extreme immaturity of newbornHeader (more codes below)
P07.3 – Preterm [premature] newborn [other]Header (more codes below)

Notes for P07

Includes:

the listed conditions, without further specification, as the cause of morbidity or additional care, in newborn

Notes:

When both birth weight and gestational age of the newborn are available, both should be coded with birth weight sequenced before gestational age

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P07?

P07 is the ICD-10-CM code for disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified, in the block P05-P08 (Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth).

Is P07 a billable code?

No. P07 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.