ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P08.21
Post-term newborn
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P08.21
Inclusion Terms
Newborn with gestation period over 40 completed weeks to 42 completed weeks
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P08.21 (Post-term newborn)
ICD-10-CM code P08.21 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 P08.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P08.21 - Post-term newborn. 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 Post-term newborn.