P08.1

Billable

Other heavy for gestational age newborn

P08.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other heavy for gestational age newborn. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P08
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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…

Read more about Birth Weight at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Other newborn heavy- or large-for-dates regardless of period of gestation
  • Usually implies a birth weight of 4000 g. to 4499 g.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • newborn with a birth weight of 4500 or more (P08.0)
  • syndrome of infant of diabetic mother (P70.1)
  • syndrome of infant of mother with gestational diabetes (P70.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P08.1?
P08.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other heavy for gestational age newborn". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P08.1 a billable code?
Yes — P08.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from P08.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): newborn with a birth weight of 4500 or more (P08.0); syndrome of infant of diabetic mother (P70.1); syndrome of infant of mother with gestational diabetes (P70.0).

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

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