P07.1
Non-billableOther low birth weight newborn
P07.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other low birth weight newborn. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P07.10 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…
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Includes
- •Newborn birth weight 1000-2499 g.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •low birth weight due to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition (P05.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code P07.1?
- P07.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other low birth weight newborn". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
- Is P07.1 a billable code?
- No — P07.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P07.10) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of P07.1?
- P07.1 has 6 more specific child codes, including P07.10, P07.14, P07.15.
- What is excluded from P07.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): low birth weight due to slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition (P05.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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