2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P07Disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P05-P08›P07

ICD-10-CM P07
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P07 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P07.00, P07.01, P07.02, and P07.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P07
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
Chapter
P05-P08
Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP05-P08Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth
CategoryP07Disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
This CodeP07Disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified

Specific Coding for Disord of NB related to short gest and low birth weight, NECOverview

Non-specific codes like P07 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • P07.0 for Extremely low birth weight newborn

  • Use P07.00 for Extremely low birth weight newborn, unspecified weight

  • Use P07.01 for Extremely low birth weight newborn, less than 500 grams

  • Use P07.02 for Extremely low birth weight newborn, 500-749 grams

  • Use P07.03 for Extremely low birth weight newborn, 750-999 grams

  • P07.1 for Other low birth weight newborn

  • Use P07.10 for Other low birth weight newborn, unspecified weight

  • Use P07.14 for Other low birth weight newborn, 1000-1249 grams

  • Use P07.15 for Other low birth weight newborn, 1250-1499 grams

  • Use P07.16 for Other low birth weight newborn, 1500-1749 grams

  • Use P07.17 for Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams

  • Use P07.18 for Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams

  • P07.2 for Extreme immaturity of newborn

  • Use P07.20 for Extreme immaturity of newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation

  • Use P07.21 for Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age less than 23 completed weeks

  • Use P07.22 for Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 23 completed weeks

  • Use P07.23 for Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 24 completed weeks

  • Use P07.24 for Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks

  • Use P07.25 for Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 26 completed weeks

  • Use P07.26 for Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 27 completed weeks

  • P07.3 for Preterm [premature] newborn [other]

  • Use P07.30 for Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation

  • Use P07.31 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 28 completed weeks

  • Use P07.32 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 29 completed weeks

  • Use P07.33 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 30 completed weeks

  • Use P07.34 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 31 completed weeks

  • Use P07.35 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 32 completed weeks

  • Use P07.36 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks

  • Use P07.37 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks

  • Use P07.38 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 35 completed weeks

  • Use P07.39 for Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Includes

  • the listed conditions, without further specification, as the cause of morbidity or additional care, in newborn

  • When both birth weight and gestational age of the newborn are available, both should be coded with birth weight sequenced before gestational age

Patient EducationClinical

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.

The full article covers:

  • What is birth weight?
  • What can cause low birth weight?
  • What problems can low birth weight cause?
  • What can cause high birth weight?
  • What problems can high birth weight cause?
  • Can birth weight problems be prevented?

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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P07Overview

Is P07 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as P07.00, P07.01, and P07.02.