2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P03Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P00-P04›P03

ICD-10-CM P03
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P03 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P03.0, P03.1, P03.2, and P03.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P03
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery
Short Description
Newborn affected by other comp of labor and delivery
Chapter
P00-P04
Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP00-P04Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
CategoryP03Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery
This CodeP03Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery

Specific Coding for Newborn affected by other comp of labor and deliveryOverview

Non-specific codes like P03 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P03.0 for Newborn affected by breech delivery and extraction

  • Use P03.1 for Newborn affected by other malpresentation, malposition and disproportion during labor and delivery

  • Use P03.2 for Newborn affected by forceps delivery

  • Use P03.3 for Newborn affected by delivery by vacuum extractor [ventouse]

  • Use P03.4 for Newborn affected by Cesarean delivery

  • Use P03.5 for Newborn affected by precipitate delivery

  • Use P03.6 for Newborn affected by abnormal uterine contractions

  • P03.8 for Newborn affected by other specified complications of labor and delivery

  • P03.81 for Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm

  • Use P03.82 for Meconium passage during delivery

  • Use P03.89 for Newborn affected by other specified complications of labor and delivery

  • Use P03.9 for Newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P03: its own notes plus those printed at block P00-P04 and Chapter 16. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • 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

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On P03 itself
  • encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)
From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Code First

The underlying condition named in the note is sequenced before this code.

  • any current condition in newborn

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Block P00-P04 Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery applies to 70 codes
  • These codes are for use when the listed maternal conditions are specified as the cause of confirmed morbidity or potential morbidity which have their origin in the perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth).
From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are for use on newborn records only, never on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name P03, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P03: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • P00.7 Newborn affected by other medical procedures on mother, not elsewhere classified
    newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery (P03.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Childbirth Problems

Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Some of the more common childbirth problems include:

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P03Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery?

P03 is the ICD-10-CM category for newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P03 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery need a more specific code from this category, such as P03.0, P03.1, and P03.2.

What is coded first with P03?

The Code First note reads: any current condition in newborn. When one of these applies, it is sequenced before P03.