P05.2

Billable

Newborn affected by fetal (intrauterine) malnutrition not light or small for gestational age

P05.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Newborn affected by fetal (intrauterine) malnutrition not light or small for gestational age. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P05
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Infant, not light or small for gestational age, showing signs of fetal malnutrition, such as dry, peeling skin and loss of subcutaneous tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • newborn affected by fetal malnutrition with light for gestational age (P05.0-)
  • newborn affected by fetal malnutrition with small for gestational age (P05.1-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P05.2?
P05.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Newborn affected by fetal (intrauterine) malnutrition not light or small for gestational age". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P05.2 a billable code?
Yes — P05.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from P05.2?
Excludes1 (not coded here): newborn affected by fetal malnutrition with light for gestational age (P05.0-); newborn affected by fetal malnutrition with small for gestational age (P05.1-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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