2025 ICD-10-CM code P08.2
Late newborn, not heavy for gestational age.
The medical necessity for this code is established by the confirmation of a post-term delivery without the infant being large for gestational age. This distinction is important for tracking potential complications associated with late-term deliveries and guiding appropriate neonatal care.
The responsibility for assigning this code typically falls to the healthcare provider attending the birth and managing the newborn's care, which may include obstetricians, pediatricians, or neonatologists.
- XVI Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- P05-P08 Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth
In simple words: This code indicates that a baby was born later than expected, but their weight is normal for how long they were in the womb.
This code describes a newborn infant born after a full-term pregnancy but not considered large for gestational age.It signifies that the birth occurred later than the expected due date, but the infant's weight is within the typical range for its gestational age.
Example 1: A baby is born at 42 weeks and 2 days gestation with a weight of 7 lbs. This newborn is considered post-term, but their weight is appropriate for gestational age. P08.2 would be assigned., A baby is delivered via induction at 41 weeks and 3 days, weighing 6 lbs and 8 oz. While the baby is technically late-term, the weight is normal. Therefore, P08.2 would be the appropriate code., A baby is born spontaneously at 42 weeks gestation weighing 7 lbs 5oz.The infant shows no signs of postmaturity syndrome. P08.2 is assigned to indicate the post-term status without excessive weight.
Documentation should include the gestational age at birth, calculated from the last menstrual period or ultrasound dating, and the newborn's weight at birth. Any clinical findings related to post-term delivery, such as skin appearance or signs of fetal distress should also be documented.
** It's crucial to differentiate between post-term and postmature infants.Post-term refers solely to gestational age exceeding 42 weeks, while postmaturity describes the clinical syndrome associated with prolonged placental insufficiency.A post-term infant may or may not exhibit features of postmaturity syndrome.If features of postmaturity are present, they should be coded separately.
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Neonatology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center