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2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P05

Disorders of newborn related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition

ICD-10-CM Code:
P05
ICD-10 Code for:
Disord of NB related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnut
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Not Valid for Submission
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P05 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of disorders of newborn related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Disord of NB related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnut

Non-specific codes like P05 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for disord of nb related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnut:

  • P05.0 for Newborn light for gestational age - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.00 for Newborn light for gestational age, unspecified weight - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.01 for Newborn light for gestational age, less than 500 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.02 for Newborn light for gestational age, 500-749 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.03 for Newborn light for gestational age, 750-999 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.04 for Newborn light for gestational age, 1000-1249 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.05 for Newborn light for gestational age, 1250-1499 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.06 for Newborn light for gestational age, 1500-1749 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.07 for Newborn light for gestational age, 1750-1999 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.08 for Newborn light for gestational age, 2000-2499 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.09 for Newborn light for gestational age, 2500 grams and over - BILLABLE CODE

  • P05.1 for Newborn small for gestational age - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.10 for Newborn small for gestational age, unspecified weight - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.11 for Newborn small for gestational age, less than 500 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.12 for Newborn small for gestational age, 500-749 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.13 for Newborn small for gestational age, 750-999 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.14 for Newborn small for gestational age, 1000-1249 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.15 for Newborn small for gestational age, 1250-1499 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.16 for Newborn small for gestational age, 1500-1749 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.17 for Newborn small for gestational age, 1750-1999 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.18 for Newborn small for gestational age, 2000-2499 grams - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.19 for Newborn small for gestational age, other - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.2 for Newborn affected by fetal (intrauterine) malnutrition not light or small for gestational age - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P05.9 for Newborn affected by slow intrauterine growth, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

  • Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
    P00–P96
    • Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth
      P05-P08
      • Disorders of newborn related to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition
        P05

Patient Education


Birth Weight

What is birth weight?

Birth weight is the first weight of your baby, taken just after being born. A low birth weight means that the baby is less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces. A high birth weight means that the baby is more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces.

What can cause low birth weight?

A baby with a low birth weight can be born too small, too early (premature), or both. This can happen for many different reasons. They include:

  • Health problems in the pregnant parent
  • Taking certain medicines during pregnancy
  • Substance use during pregnancy
  • Infections during pregnancy
  • Being pregnant with multiple babies
  • Problems with the placenta, the organ that brings oxygen and nutrients to the baby
  • Having small parents
  • Genetic conditions in the baby
  • Birth defects

What problems can low birth weight cause?

Babies with low birth weight may be more at risk of certain health problems. They include immediate problems, such as:

  • Breathing problems
  • Infections
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
  • Jaundice
  • Trouble keeping warm

There is also a higher risk of longer-term problems, including:

  • Delayed motor and social development
  • Learning disabilities
  • Certain health conditions as an adult, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity

What can cause high birth weight?

Causes of high birth weight can include:

  • Having big parents
  • Diabetes in the pregnant parent
  • Certain genetic conditions
  • Too much weight gain during pregnancy

What problems can high birth weight cause?

High birth weight can be a concern because it can make delivery of the baby difficult and raise the risk of birth injuries. The baby is at higher risk of problems with:

  • Blood sugar
  • Breathing problems
  • Jaundice

Can birth weight problems be prevented?

You may be able to prevent some birth weight problems by:

  • Getting regular checkups during pregnancy
  • Getting the right amount of nutrition and calories during pregnancy
  • Controlling your blood sugar if you have diabetes
  • Avoiding substance use during pregnancy

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.