Newborn light for gestational age, unspecified weight
ICD-10 P05.00 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of newborn light for gestational age, unspecified weight.
P05.00 refers to newborns who are classified as light for gestational age (LGA) but whose specific weight is not documented. This condition is often associated with maternal factors such as inadequate prenatal care, maternal malnutrition, or underlying health conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Delivery complications, including preterm birth or intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), can also contribute to a newborn being classified as light for gestational age. Clinically, these infants may present with various challenges, including respiratory distress, feeding difficulties, and increased risk of infections. Proper identification and management are crucial, as these newborns may require specialized care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to monitor their growth and development closely. The coding of this condition necessitates careful documentation of maternal health, delivery complications, and any associated neonatal conditions to ensure accurate coding and appropriate care.
Detailed records of birth weight, gestational age, and any complications during delivery.
Infants admitted to NICU for monitoring due to low birth weight or respiratory issues.
Ensure that all maternal factors and delivery complications are documented to support the diagnosis.
Follow-up records detailing growth patterns and developmental milestones.
Pediatric visits for growth monitoring in infants previously classified as light for gestational age.
Consider the long-term implications of being light for gestational age on overall health and development.
Used for the initial assessment of a newborn classified as light for gestational age.
Document the newborn's weight, gestational age, and any complications.
Neonatologists should ensure comprehensive assessments are performed.
Factors include maternal health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, malnutrition, and delivery complications like preterm birth or intrauterine growth restriction.
