2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P02.5Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P00-P04›P02

ICD-10-CM P02.5
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P02.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 795. Coders also document this condition as compression of umbilical cord. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Newborn affected by maternal conditions or complications of labor/delivery.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P02.5
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord
Short Description
Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
P02
Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP00-P04Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
CategoryP02Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes
This CodeP02.5Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Compression of umbilical cord
  • Neonatal disorder due to compression of umbilical cord
  • Neonatal disorder due to entanglement of cord
  • Neonatal disorder due to true knot of umbilical cord
  • Neonatal disorder due to umbilical cord around neck

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Newborn affected by umbilical cord (tightly) around neck
  • Newborn affected by entanglement of umbilical cord
  • Newborn affected by knot in umbilical cord

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR PNL010
Newborn affected by maternal conditions or complications of labor/delivery
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert P02.5 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
762.5 Oth umbil cord compress
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P02.5Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord?

The ICD-10-CM code for newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord is P02.5 (sometimes written as P025). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is P02.5 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does P02.5 group to?

When newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 795 (normal Newborn), which carries a relative weight of 0.1998. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P02.5?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord converts to ICD-9-CM 762.5 (oth umbil cord compress). The mapping is a direct match.