2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P08Disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P05-P08›P08

ICD-10-CM P08
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P08
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight
Short Description
Disord of newborn related to long gest and high birth weight
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
CategoryP08Disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight
This CodeP08Disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight

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:

  • Use P08.0 for Exceptionally large newborn baby

  • Use P08.1 for Other heavy for gestational age newborn

  • P08.2 for Late newborn, not heavy for gestational age

  • Use P08.21 for Post-term newborn

  • Use P08.22 for Prolonged gestation of newborn

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P08: its own notes plus those printed at 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.

On P08 itself
  • the listed conditions, without further specification, as causes of morbidity or additional care, in newborn
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 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)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

On P08 itself
  • When both birth weight and gestational age of the newborn are available, priority of assignment should be given to birth weight
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.

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P08Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight?

P08 is the ICD-10-CM category for disorders of newborn related to long gestation and high birth weight, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.