P05.1
Non-billableNewborn small for gestational age
P05.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Newborn small for gestational age. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P05.10 for billing.
P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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…
Read more about Birth Weight at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Newborn small-and-light-for-dates
- •Newborn small-for-dates
- •Weight and length below 10th percentile for gestational age
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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