Understanding ICD-10 Newborn Classification: Premature, Post-Term, and Birth Weight
Newborns born before they reach full term can be categorized based on their birth weight and gestational age. These are classified under the code category P07, which includes: Extremely Low Birth Weight (P07.0-): Babies weighing 500-999 grams. Low Birth Weight (P07.1-): Babies weighing 1,000-2,499 grams. Extreme Immaturity (P07.2-): Babies born before 28 weeks of pregnancy … Read more