P08 – Disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth
ICD-10-CM code
P08
- Code
P08(claims format:P08)- Description
- Disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight
- Short description
- Disord of newborn related to long gest and high birth weight
- 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 P08
P08 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- P08.0 – Exceptionally large newborn babyBillable
- P08.1 – Other heavy for gestational age newbornBillable
- P08.2 – Late newborn, not heavy for gestational ageHeader (more codes below)
Notes for P08
Includes:
- the listed conditions, without further specification, as causes of morbidity or additional care, in newborn
Notes:
- When both birth weight and gestational age of the newborn are available, priority of assignment should be given to birth weight
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P08?
P08 is the ICD-10-CM code for disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight, in the block P05-P08 (Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth).
Is P08 a billable code?
No. P08 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.