2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P08Disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight
P08 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P08.0, P08.1, P08.21, and P08.22.
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Specific Coding for Disord of newborn related to long gest and high birth weightOverview
Non-specific codes like P08 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- the listed conditions, without further specification, as causes of morbidity or additional care, in newborn
- When both birth weight and gestational age of the newborn are available, priority of assignment should be given to birth weight
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
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?
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Questions About P08Overview
Is P08 a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight need a more specific code from this category, such as P08.0, P08.1, and P08.21.
