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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Macrosomia

ICD-10 Coding for Macrosomia

P08.0
P08.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for macrosomia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Large for Gestational Age
Fetal Macrosomia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Macrosomia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Macrosomia

Use ICD-10 code P08.0 for exceptionally large baby, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Exceptionally large baby

Billable Code
P08.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Macrosomia confirmed by ultrasound with maternal diabetes
documentation:
  • • Explicit link between macrosomia and maternal diabetes

Applicable To

  • • Macrosomia due to maternal diabetes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure maternal diabetes is documented to support P08.0 coding.

Other heavy for gestational age newborn

Billable Code
P08.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Estimated fetal weight >97th percentile
  • • No maternal diabetes documented

Applicable To

  • • Macrosomia not specified as due to maternal diabetes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no maternal diabetes is documented for P08.1.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

O24.4

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Use to indicate maternal diabetes contributing to macrosomia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for macrosomia?

The ICD-10 code for macrosomia is P08.0 when linked to maternal diabetes and P08.1 for other cases.

How is macrosomia documented?

Macrosomia documentation should include estimated fetal weight, maternal conditions like diabetes, and gestational age.

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