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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Premature Birth

ICD-10 Coding for Premature Birth

P07.20
P07.30

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

Also Known as:
Preterm Birth
Prematurity
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Premature Birth

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Premature Birth

Use ICD-10 code P07.20 for extremely low birth weight newborn, unspecified weight, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Extremely low birth weight newborn, unspecified weight

Billable Code
P07.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Birth weight less than 1000 grams
documentation:
  • • Gestational age confirmed by early ultrasound

Applicable To

  • • Newborn with birth weight less than 1000 grams

Important Notes

  • • Ensure accurate birth weight and gestational age documentation.

Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation

Billable Code
P07.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Gestational age documentation
  • • Confirmation by early ultrasound or LMP

Applicable To

  • • Newborn with gestational age less than 37 weeks

Important Notes

  • • Ensure accurate gestational age documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z38.00

Single liveborn infant, born in hospital

Use as the principal diagnosis for newborns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for premature birth?

The ICD-10 code for premature birth is primarily P07.2-P07.3, depending on the gestational age and birth weight of the newborn.

How is premature birth documented in ICD-10?

Premature birth is documented in ICD-10 using codes P07.2-P07.3, based on gestational age and birth weight, with Z38 codes for the birth event.

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