2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P03.9Newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P00-P04›P03

ICD-10-CM P03.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P03.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 795. Coders also document this condition as disorder of early neonate and/or fetus during second intrapartum stage due to instrumental delivery. 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
P03.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified
Short Description
Newborn affected by comp of labor and delivery, unspecified
Parent Code
P03
Newborn affected by other complications of 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 CodeP03.9Newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of early neonate and/or fetus during second intrapartum stage due to instrumental delivery
  • Early neonatal disorder due to maternal disorder of delivery
  • Early neonatal disorder due to maternal disorder of labor

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P03.9: its own notes plus those printed at P03, 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.

From P03 Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery applies to 13 codes
  • 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.

From P03 Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery applies to 13 codes
  • 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 P03.9, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P03.9: 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.-) names P03.-, which includes this code

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

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:

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Convert P03.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
763.9 Compl deliv NOS aff NB
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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P03.9Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified is P03.9 (sometimes written as P039). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is P03.9 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does P03.9 group to?

When newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 795 (normal Newborn), which carries a relative weight of 0.2022. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is coded first with P03.9?

The Code First note at P03, which applies to P03.9, reads: any current condition in newborn. When one of these applies, it is sequenced before P03.9.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P03.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, newborn affected by complication of labor and delivery, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 763.9 (compl deliv NOS aff NB). The mapping is a direct match.