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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P07.0

Extremely low birth weight newborn

ICD-10-CM Code:
P07.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Extremely low birth weight newborn
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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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 short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
        (P07)

P07.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of extremely low birth weight newborn. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 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 Extremely low birth weight newborn

Non-specific codes like P07.0 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 extremely low birth weight newborn:

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

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

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

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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Newborn birth weight 999 g. or less

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • low birth weight due 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.