2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P07.24Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks
ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P05-P08›P07
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
P07.24 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 790. Coders also document this condition as baby premature 24 weeks to 25 weeks and 6 days. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Short gestation; low birth weight; and fetal growth retardation.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Baby premature 24 weeks to 25 weeks and 6 days
- Baby premature 25 weeks
- Extremely preterm infant less than 28 completed weeks gestation
- Premature baby less than 26 weeks
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P07.24: its own notes plus those printed at P07 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.
- the listed conditions, without further specification, as the cause of morbidity or additional care, in newborn
- 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
Applicable To
Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.
- Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 weeks, 0 days through 25 weeks, 6 days
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.
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- When both birth weight and gestational age of the newborn are available, both should be coded with birth weight sequenced before gestational age
- 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.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Immaturity (less than 37 completed weeks) See Also: Preterm, newborn;
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Premature Babies
Almost 1 of every 10 infants born in the United States are premature, or preemies. A premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. A full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks.
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Convert P07.24 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About P07.24Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks?
The ICD-10-CM code for extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks is P07.24 (sometimes written as P0724). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is P07.24 (Extreme immaturity of newborn) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does P07.24 group to?
When extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 790 (extreme Immaturity or Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Neonate), which carries a relative weight of 6.0142. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P07.24?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks converts to ICD-9-CM 765.23 (25-26 comp wks gestation). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
