P05.0
Non-billableNewborn light for gestational age
Newborn light for gestational age
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Newborn light-for-dates
- Weight below but length above 10th percentile for gestational age
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (10)
P05.00Newborn light for gestational age, unspecified weight
P05.01Newborn light for gestational age, less than 500 grams
P05.02Newborn light for gestational age, 500-749 grams
P05.03Newborn light for gestational age, 750-999 grams
P05.04Newborn light for gestational age, 1000-1249 grams
P05.05Newborn light for gestational age, 1250-1499 grams
P05.06Newborn light for gestational age, 1500-1749 grams
P05.07Newborn light for gestational age, 1750-1999 grams
P05.08Newborn light for gestational age, 2000-2499 grams
P05.09Newborn light for gestational age, 2500 grams and over
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for newborn light for gestational age?
The ICD-10-CM code for newborn light for gestational age is P05.0. The full clinical description is "Newborn light for gestational age". P05.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P05.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P05.0 represents “Newborn light for gestational age”. It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is P05.0 a billable code?
No, P05.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under P05.0.
What chapter is P05.0 in?
P05.0 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What are the subcategories under P05.0?
P05.0 has 10 child codes, including: P05.00 (Newborn light for gestational age, unspecified weight), P05.01 (Newborn light for gestational age, less than 500 grams), P05.02 (Newborn light for gestational age, 500-749 grams), P05.03 (Newborn light for gestational age, 750-999 grams), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P05.0?
P05.0 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2909897, C0848900, C4269129. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P05.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like newborn light for gestational age affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of P05.0?
P05.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: KA20.Z (Disorders of newborn related to slow fetal growth or fetal malnutrition, unspecified).
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