P07.30 — Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation

P07.30

ICD-10 Chapter 16: Perinatal Period — illustrative image
Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00–P96) — illustrative image

What this code means

A preterm newborn is a baby born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy; the exact gestation is not specified here.

Also called: preterm newborn, premature baby.

When this code is used

Used for preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of completed gestation.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code P07.30 belongs to Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period, which covers codes P00–P96 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code P07.30?

P07.30 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation”. A preterm newborn is a baby born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy; the exact gestation is not specified here.

When is code P07.30 used?

Used for preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of completed gestation. It belongs to Chapter 16 of ICD-10-CM (Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period).

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