P05.18
BillableNewborn small for gestational age, 2000-2499 grams
P05.18 is the ICD-10-CM code for Newborn small for gestational age, 2000-2499 grams. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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…
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