ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P05.2
Newborn affected by fetal (intrauterine) malnutrition not light or small for gestational age
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P05.2
- newborn affected by fetal malnutrition with light for gestational age (P05.0-)
- newborn affected by fetal malnutrition with small for gestational age (P05.1-)
Infant, not light or small for gestational age, showing signs of fetal malnutrition, such as dry, peeling skin and loss of subcutaneous tissue
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About ICD-10-CM Code P05.2 (Newborn affected by fetal)
ICD-10-CM code P05.2 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM P05.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P05.2 - Newborn affected by fetal (intrauterine) malnutrition not light or small for gestational age. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Newborn affected by fetal.