P07.0
Non-billableExtremely low birth weight newborn
Extremely low birth weight newborn
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 birth weight 999 g. or less
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
- the listed conditions, without further specification, as the cause of morbidity or additional care, in newborn
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for extremely low birth weight newborn?
The ICD-10-CM code for extremely low birth weight newborn is P07.0. The full clinical description is "Extremely low birth weight newborn". P07.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P07.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P07.0 represents “Extremely low birth weight newborn”. 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 P07.0 a billable code?
No, P07.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under P07.0.
What chapter is P07.0 in?
P07.0 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P07.0?
P07.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: low birth weight due to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition (P05.-).
What are the subcategories under P07.0?
P07.0 has 4 child codes, including: P07.00 (Extremely low birth weight newborn, unspecified weight), P07.01 (Extremely low birth weight newborn, less than 500 grams), P07.02 (Extremely low birth weight newborn, 500-749 grams), P07.03 (Extremely low birth weight newborn, 750-999 grams).
What are the UMLS CUIs for P07.0?
P07.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2909925, C2909924. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P07.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like extremely low birth weight newborn 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 P07.0?
P07.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: KA21.0Z (Extremely low birth weight of newborn, unspecified).
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